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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

heel

Sports; Sailing & yachting

When a boat leans to one side. This could be caused by the wind or as a result of an uneven distribution of weight.

helm

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The tiller or wheel that controls the rudder.

helm's alee

Sports; Sailing & yachting

A forewarning by the helmsman that the boat is going to tack. Also the name of a girl one of the guyís here at Fuzilogik Sports used to date.

helmsperson

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The person who is steering the boat.

high tide

Sports; Sailing & yachting

When the tide brings the water to its highest level. See also low tide.

hitch

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a knot that attaches a rope to an object.

hoist

Sports; Sailing & yachting

To raise a sail.

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