Sailing

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Sailing (sāl-ing)

Sailing is the art of controlling a sailing vessel. In a broader sense, it's the skill of operating a sailboat for recreational or sporting purposes.

Etymology

The term "sailing" is derived from the Old English word "segling", which means "to go by ship". The word "sail" itself comes from the Old English "segl", which is akin to the Old High German "segal", meaning "sail".

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

Related Terms

  • Sailboat: A boat propelled partly or entirely by sails.
  • Yacht: A medium-sized sailing boat equipped for cruising or racing.
  • Regatta: A series of boat races.
  • Skipper: The captain of a ship or boat.
  • Starboard: The right-hand side of a ship when facing forward.
  • Port: The left-hand side of a ship when facing forward.
  • Bow: The front part of a ship.
  • Stern: The rear part of a ship.
  • Mast: A tall vertical structure on a ship that supports the sails.
  • Rudder: A flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is used for steering a boat or ship.
  • Keel: The longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull, on which the rest of the hull is built, in some vessels extended downwards as a blade or ridge.

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