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Sailing & yachting

Sailing & yachting is an recreational activity and competitive sport in which the sailor steers a boat, in competitive sailors compete individually or as part of a crew to race to set start and finish points.

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mark

Sports; Sailing & yachting

A buoy that marks of a racecourse. .

batten down

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is to close all open hatches and make sure all loose objects are stored away because the sea conditions are getting rough and you don't want things flying around and getting broken.

navigational aid

Sports; Sailing & yachting

Any stationary object that assists a navigator in finding his position. These would include: buoys, radio beacons, and lighthouses.

beam

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The widest place on the boat, usually the middle of the boat.

navigator

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The crew member who has the responsibility for navigating the boat.

beam reach

Sports; Sailing & yachting

To set the sail at a right angle to the boat.

neaps

Sports; Sailing & yachting

These are tides that have a very small range of rise and fall.

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