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sailing, as a sport, the art of navigating a sailboat for recreational or competitive purposes.Racing Classes There is no single yacht type of boat, rather many types that include sloops, yawls, catamarans, and ketches. The hundreds of different racing classes fall into three broad groups: one-design classes where very similar boats compete; handicap classes where dissimilar boats race, some with an advantageous time allowance; and rating classes where a variety of formulas take into account boat length, sail size, type of rig, and other factors. Sailboats originally had wooden hulls with sails made of sailcloth, a canvas commonly called duck. Today, however, fiberglass hulls and synthetic fabrics predominate, and rigid wing sails, which resemble aircraft wings, are used in place of a fabric sail when a high speed is desired (as in windsurfing or boats used to set speed-sailing records). Especially popular are the 16–23 ft (4.88–7.01 m) one-design boats; these are mass-produced craft made from a single blueprint and intended for the sailor of modest means. Races between one-design boats are thought to be a particularly good test of a crew's ability, to which, rather than to design, any variation in speed must, at least in theory, be attributable. (http://www.reference.com/browse/columbia/sailing)

Sailing An Ideal Sport For Families
For many years, the stereotype persisted that sailing was primarily the province of young, hearty men with large, tattooed biceps. However, in recent years, the demographic of who enjoys sailing has become much more diverse.

Buying a Used Sunfish Sailboat Know The Ins and Outs Before Sailing Away
As anyone who’s ever bought a used car knows, you have to approach the project armed with your own knowledge before you even set foot on the lot. The same goes for buying a sailboat. And, like automobiles, no sailboat is the same, so you should know the basics (and some particulars, as well) about the overall condition of the Sunfish sailboat you have your eye on.

Single Meet and Greet on a Yacht
If sailing’s your thing, just because you’re single doesn’t mean you have to miss out on some of the world’s greatest excursions! You can book a cruise with an agency or a cruise ship, which organizes all the activities, on-board meals, and other amenities. There are a plethora of packages from which to choose, so there’s a “matchmaking” cruise on a sailboat or yacht for anyone!

The Advantages of Charter Sailboats
Sailing is unique. The aptitude to use the wind, seamanship and routing ability to cross open waters, free from the sound of motors and the pressure...