Sail boats
have been around since ancient times. These boats have proven to be a faster and economical way to get around as compared to row boats. The ancient Romans developed a way to have the two techniques combined to form a formidable navy of thousands of galleys. These galleys were rigged with multiple sails that could propel the boat in the wind. The rows were manned by slaves or condemned men and were used when the wind was against the sails and in the opposite direction the boat needed to sail. When man fitted his ship with a sail he probably made the most cost efficient way to travel - Sail and boat.

The sail of the boat is set according to the purpose of the boat. A race boar will have a particularly designed sail to serve the small boat with good speed and a cruiser will have appropriate sails that will allow the cruiser to sail lazily on the water. The type of sail boat will also depend on the time you intend to sail and where you intend to go. If you want to get out to the deep blue sea you will need sails that will be able to withstand the forces of the sea gales. The type of sail boat you want to use will also be decided by the budget you are willing to put aside for the purchase of the sail boat.