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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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Sailing & yachting
lifeline
Sports; Sailing & yachting
A line on the deck of a boat that crew members can attach themselves to, in order to keep them from falling overboard
lighthouse
Sports; Sailing & yachting
Usually, but not always, a large building, on land that is used as a navigational tool by boats. A navigational light is placed on top of the lighthouse and it flashes at a constant rate.
abandon
Sports; Sailing & yachting
During a race the Race Committee can decide to stop a race for various reasons. The race may be sailed again at a later date.
abeam
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This means to be at right angles to the boat's centerline. This is a complicated way of saying off to the side of the boat.
