Sailing & yachting

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

aft

Sports; Sailing & yachting

Towards the back or stern of the boat.

low tide

Sports; Sailing & yachting

When the tide brings the water to its lowest level. See also high tide.

agonic line

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is an imaginary line that goes around the earth on which magnetic north and true north are the same.

Lubber's Line

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a mark, usually inside the compass, where the course can be read and it makes it easy to keep the vessel on course.

aground

Sports; Sailing & yachting

When a boat has become stuck on the bottom of the sea.

luff

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The front or leading edge of a sail.

aids to navigation

Sports; Sailing & yachting

Aids to Navigation help boats and ships avoid dangerous areas and to also fix their positions. Aids include - buoys, beacons, lights, and radio beacons among others.