Sailing yachts of this size are often highly automated with, for example, computer-controlled electric winches controlling the sails.

Category: Sailing yachts

He donated 4 open ocean sailing yachts ( named Polynesian Concepts I, II, III and IV ) to the United States Naval Academy's Sailing Squadron in Annapolis, Maryland.

Category: Sailing yachts

Forty-four yachts competing in a state title heat being held at the Largs Bay Sailing Club were struck by a violent thunder squall that lashed and wreaked widespread destruction across the city of Adelaide and surrounding districts.

The class and the International Sailing Federation maintain tight control of the construction of these yachts, ensuring the high quality and uniformity of each Etchells built.

Moorings are usually made available to visiting yachts by Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, often free of charge.

The International Optimist is sailed in over 120 countries by over 160, 000 skippers and it is only one of two yachts approved by the International Sailing Federation exclusively for sailors under 16.

Category: Sailing yachts

Category: Sailing yachts

Category: Sailing yachts

Category: Sailing yachts

In 2011, the Tamil Nadu Sailing Association planned to build a marina at the mouth of the Cooum river along the southern bank, where yachts and pleasure boats could dock.

Category: Sailing yachts

Category: Sailing yachts

ISAF ( International Sailing Federation ) usage differentiates keelboats ( including the 12-meter class ) from generally larger yachts, despite overlap in the sizes of boats in the two classes.

Sailing activity is slowed down by Texas northers, but power cruisers can move freely, poking into the San Jacinto, Trinity and Brazos rivers ( fine tarpon fishing in the Brazos ) or pushing eastward to the pirate country of Barataria.

Sailing near the coast can be done as a ship is always granted ' innocent passage ' through the country ( most countries usually

Sailing close-hauled under a large amount of sail, and heeling a great deal, can induce weather helm, or a tendency for the boat to turn into the wind.

The sport of Sailboat racing is governed by the International Sailing Federation, and the rules under which competitors race are the Racing Rules of Sailing, which can be found on the ISAF web site.

Sailing for pleasure can involve short trips across a bay, day sailing, coastal cruising, and more extended offshore or ' blue-water ' cruising.

Sailing has a reputation for being a boring spectator sport, but skiff racing can be very exciting, particularly in unpredictable conditions where crews struggle to keep their boats upright.

Sailing ships can only carry a certain quantity of supplies in their hold, so they have to plan long voyages carefully to include many stops to take on provisions and, in the days before watermakers, fresh water.

Sailing is popular in the Saronic Gulf which, like the neighbouring Argolic Gulf, benefits from the Attic mainland's partial shelter from the summer Meltemi wind that can reach Force 7 and above further to the east in the Aegean islands.

Sailing vessel can refer to:

He can do this by using the Racing Rules of Sailing ( RRS ), including Appendix D, to his advantage – positioning himself in such a way that the opposition has to sail extra distance to keep clear or sail in reduced wind and so lose ground.

Sailing these boats can still give much excitement.

Sailing dinghies can be one-design, with virtually no difference between boats and strict rules controlling construction, or development classes like the International Moth which has evolved from a wide-hulled scow, to a thin-hulled skiff and now to a hydrofoil-based design.

Junior sailors generally compete in club races and, if eligible, can compete in national events like those sponsored by US Sailing and internationally.

Sailing from Concord and Ryde Sailing Club can be seen in the distance from McIlwaine and Brays Bay Parks at Rhodes on Saturdays from 1 September to 30 April.

Sailing can be extremely dangerous for an unexperienced navigator in the Velebit channel because the wind can start suddenly on a clear and calm day and result in major problems, frequently also affecting road traffic.

The current edition ( 2009 – 2012 ) came into effect on 1 January 2009, and can be downloaded at the International Sailing Federation.

During a race and for any signal concerning the race, these flags are defined in the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing but the signal can be modified by the Sailing Instructions.

Although the terms Yacht Club and Sailing Club tend to be synonymous, some general differences regarding the recreational use of boats can be broadly outlined.

Sailing Vessel ( although these can be sub coded as type of sailing vessel )

* Sailing can be either competitive, as in collegiate dinghy racing, or purely recreational as when sailing on a lake with family or friends.

* Sailing ( OCC maintains a sail base in Newport Beach, and teaches a wide range of classes for all levels of sailing, including weather and navigation )

The seafront has an indoor swimming pool, an esplanade walk, a range of shops, cafes and pubs, and sailing facilities including Helensburgh Sailing Club.

* The Apollo Bay Sailing Club aims to provide a wide range of opportunities in sailing to a diverse range of abilities and age groups.

Sailing in a battle line in a defensive leeward position, the wind, blowing from the side of the enemy, would give the guns of the Dutch ships a higher elevation and therefore a better range.

The UK Theme, like Sailing By, was used before the Shipping Forecast, allowing fishermen and sailors within range to tune to the correct frequency for the gale warnings and weather forecasts which are about to be broadcast ; the continuity of the music being better than spoken words as a gauge of sound quality, allowing those tuning in to find the best frequency for their location.