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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
Center Line
Sports; Sailing & yachting
The imaginary line that runs down the middle and length of the boat from the bow to the stern.
rudder
Sports; Sailing & yachting
Usually a metal plate or a piece of wood that is used to steer a boat.
centerboard
Sports; Sailing & yachting
This is a movable, fin-shaped board that protrudes from under the hull that keeps the boat from moving sideways.
certificate
Sports; Sailing & yachting
Refers to the boat's registration or the captain's license to operate a boat or ship.
running backstay
Sports; Sailing & yachting
These are adjustable stays, which control tension on the mast.
chainplates
Sports; Sailing & yachting
These are metal plates on the deck that lines and stays are attached to.
