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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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canvas

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The slang term for a sail. In the good old days sails were made of canvas. Today Modern sails are made out of synthetic materials generally known as sailcloth.

reefing

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is when a boat will take down sails and it happens because of an increase in wind speed.

capsize

Sports; Sailing & yachting

When a boat turns over in the water so that it is upside down. To be avoided at all costs.

reefing lines

Sports; Sailing & yachting

Lines used to reef in the sail.

captain

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This person is in charge and responsible for the boat and all of its occupants.

regatta

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a race, which can either be for sailing, rowing or speedboats.

cast off

Sports; Sailing & yachting

To remove the mooring lines and push away from the dock.

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