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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.
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.