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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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breakwater
Sports; Sailing & yachting
A structure made of rocks or concrete that protects a harbor by preventing waves from entering.
quartering sea
Sports; Sailing & yachting
A sea that comes over from the quarter of the boat, either side.
bridge
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This is a room, on a large boat or ship where the captain works from and controls the ship from. See also Cockpit
bright work
Sports; Sailing & yachting
The varnished woodwork or polished metal on a boat that makes it look good.
quay
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This is a structure that is built so boats or ships can load and unload cargo, or tie up. A quay is built where the land meets the water.
broach(ing)
Sports; Sailing & yachting
When a boat is turned so that the beam of the boat is being hit broadside by waves, which creates the chance the boat could be swamped and / or capsized.
