Sailing & yachting

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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Sailing & yachting

D signal

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This means stay clear of me, the boat is having problems maneuvering.

sheet

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a rope that is used in controlling sails and rigging.

davit

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a device like a crane that is used to lift things on to the deck. A pair of davits might be used to hold a dingy in place.

shipshape

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The ship is in order, the sails and equipment are properly stowed, everything is where it should be and everything is right with the world. The Captain is happy.

daysailer

Sports; Sailing & yachting

A small boat that is only used for sailing along the coast or for racing. Not used in blue water sailing.

dead reckoning

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a way of trying to determine a boats position by making a guess based on the boats last known position, speed and currents. Not used often in todayís sailing with all of the electronic ...