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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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slack water

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a period of time between flood and ebb tides when there is almost no tides or water movement.

dinghy

Sports; Sailing & yachting

A small boat that can either be rowed or sailed.

slip

Sports; Sailing & yachting

A place or area in a harbor where a boat can be moored.

displacement

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The amount of water a boat displaces is equal to the weight of the boat, therefore, the amount of water a boat displaces and its weight are the same.

sloop rig

Sports; Sailing & yachting

Refers to a kind of sail setup which is made up of two sails: a mainsail and a jib.

distress signals

Sports; Sailing & yachting

When a boat is in trouble or distress this is any signal that is used to try and get help from other vessels. Distress signals can include: smoke, flares, noise or sound producing alarms, electronic ...

soling

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a three-person keelboat that is used in open competitions in the Olympics.

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