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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

current

Sports; Sailing & yachting

In the ocean, this is the movement of the water brought about by tides.

eddy

Sports; Sailing & yachting

When water or air currents move in a circular motion.

stern

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The back of the boat.

estimated position (EP)

Sports; Sailing & yachting

To move away from the direction the wind is blowing.

stern line

Sports; Sailing & yachting

A rope that goes from the stern of the boat to a dock when a boat is moored.

Europe Dinghy

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a single-handed centerboard dinghy and it is the smallest Olympic-class boat and is used in female-only events.

stow

Sports; Sailing & yachting

To secure or put away gear or other things that could get lost or damaged when the boat is underway.

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