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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
dsq
Sports; Sailing & yachting
Meaning "Disqualified", when a boat is disqualified from a race and, wait for it, the maximum number of points for the race are assessed.
starboard tack
Sports; Sailing & yachting
To sail with the wind hitting the sails from the Starboard (right) side.
stay
Sports; Sailing & yachting
A strong heavy piece wire that is used to provide support to a mast.
