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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

luffing

Sports; Sailing & yachting

Moving the boats course into the wind.

aladdin cleat

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a cleat that is on the backstay over the cockpit, and is used to hang lanterns.

lugrig

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a rig that is used to set a lugsail.

alee

Sports; Sailing & yachting

The opposite direction of the wind.

American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is an organization that develops voluntary safety standards for the construction, design, equipment, maintenance, and the repair of small craft.

America's Cup

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is an international sailing competition that is held every four years.

main topsail

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is the topsail that is on the main mast.

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