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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
fend off
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This means to push a boat away from, in order to avoid hitting, another boat or dock.
tender
Sports; Sailing & yachting
A small boat that is used to transport gear, supplies, people from a larger boat.
fender
Sports; Sailing & yachting
A pad that is put over the side of the boat to keep it from rubbing or banging against a dock or another boat.
throat
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This is the forward upper corner of a four-sided fore and aft sail. This is where the throat halyard attaches. Really.
fid
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This is a tool that has a tapered pointed end that is primarily used in splicing rope.
finn
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This is a single-handed centerboard dinghy and is used in male-only events in the Olympic Gameís.
