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Sailing is the art of controlling a boat with large (usually fabric) foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and dagger or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to change the direction and speed of a boat. Mastery of the skill requires experience in varying wind and sea conditions, as well as knowledge concerning sailboats.

Current use

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In most countries people enjoy sailing as a recreational activity. Recreational sailing or yachting can be divided into racing and cruising. Furthermore use of sailboats can be divided into long-distance sailing (also blue-water sailing or offshore sailing) and daysailing.

History

Throughout history sailing has been instrumental in the development of civilization. The earliest representation of a ship under sail appears on an Egyptian vase from about 3500 B.C. Advances in sailing technology from the Middle Ages onward enabled Arab, Chinese, Indian and European explorers to make longer voyages into regions with extreme weather and climatic conditions. Improvements were made in the design of sails, masts and rigging, and navigational equipment became more sophisticated. From the 15th century onwards, European ships went further north, stayed longer on the Grand Banks and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and eventually began to explore the Pacific Northwest and the Western Arctic.

Introduction

A sailing vessel moves forward because of the reaction of moving air on its sails. Since the dawn of history this vital technology has afforded mankind greater mobility and capacity for fishing, trade and warfare. From moving the stones of the great pyramids from Aswan to Giza to allowing man to migrate throughout Polynesia to Nelson's defeat of the French and Spanish navies at the Battle of Trafalgar, mankind's history has been intertwined with this seemingly simple technology.

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Sails are airfoils that work by using an airflow set up by the wind and the motion of the boat. The combination of the two is the apparent wind, which is the relative velocity of the wind relative to the boat's motion. The sails generate lift using the air that flows around them. The air flowing at the sail surface is not the true wind. Sailing into the wind causes the apparent wind to be greater than the true wind and the direction of the apparent wind will be forward of the true wind. Some extreme design boats are capable of traveling faster than the true windspeed on some points of sail.

The sail alone is not sufficient to drive the boat in any desired direction, as a sail by itself would only push a boat in the same direction as the wind. Sailboats overcome this by having another physical object below the water line. This may include, a keel, centerboard, or some other form of underwater foil or even the hull itself (as in catamarans without centreboard or in a traditional proa). Thus, the physical portion of the boat which is below water can be regarded as functioning as a "second sail". Having two surfaces against the wind and water enables the sailor to travel in almost any direction and to generate an additional source of lift from the water. The flow of water over the underwater hull portions creates a hydrodynamic force. The combination of the aerodynamic force from the sails and the hydrodynamic force from the underwater hull section allows motion in almost any direction, except straight into the wind. This can be likened, in simple terms, to squeezing a wet bar of soap with two hands which causes it to shoot out in a direction perpendicular to both opposing forces. Depending on the efficiency of the rig, the angle of travel relative to the true wind can be as little as 35 degrees to over 80 degrees. This angle is called the tacking angle 1. With a 35 degree tacking angle on either side of the wind, it is possible for a sailboat to sail directly over 290 degrees of the compass (360 - 2x35 = 290 degrees).

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Annual Scout sailing regatta marks 10th year

The Apalachicola TimesSaturday was "The Big Day" for Fleet 934, The Hobie Cat Sailing Scouts of Troop 22 and Venture Crew 22 on St. George Island. They sailed in their annual fundraiser event along with friends and fellow sailors from all over. The weather was perfect andhttp://www.apalachtimes.com/sports/george-6945-annual-newkir...

Sailing by land instead of sea

Big Bear GrizzlyStephanie Begle, left, helps her father, Peter, prepare a cart for landsailing near Rabbit Springs Road in Lucerne Valley May 3. Peter Begle teaches landsailing through the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District from May through October.http://www.bigbeargrizzly.net/articles/2009/05/09/sports/rec...

Bridgeport sailing school expands through donations

Connecticut PostBRIDGEPORT -- The sailboats drift out lazily towards Black Rock Harbor from a ramp in the old city landfill at Seaside Park. An abandoned city dock sits unused nearby, with gaping holes in itshttp://www.connpost.com/ci_12328596?source=rss

Rochester's ferry sees better sailing between Europe, Africa

Rochester Democrat and ChronicleFive years to the day after the ill-fated "fast ferry" first cruised into the Port of Rochester, it's busy carting passengers between Spain and Africa.http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090509/NEWS01/...

Wave sailing No. 1 in league, tops in state, 11th in New England

The Darien TimesThe weather was dismal but the results were bright as the summer sun for the Darien High sailing team on Sunday.http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/index.php?option=com_co...

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Hernando County club happenings

St. Petersburg TimesCoon Key Sailing Club: 7 p.m. Thursday, Hernando Beach Yacht Club, 4163 Shoal Line Blvd. The club is open to boat owners, crew members or anyone interested in sailing. Dan McCann, (352) 200-5763 or captdan7@tampabay.rr.com. Hernando Beach Club ... http://www.tampabay.com/SearchForwardServlet.do?articleId=99...

West Ham United v Liverpool - as it happened

Guardian UnlimitedTristan helps it on with his head and sends it sailing serenely towards the bottom-right corner, but his compatriot Reina is all over it. "Just to clarify, did you mean Spangles the sweets, rather than the 1980s girlband?" asks Ian Copestake. "If so ... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/may/09/westhamunited...

Connecticut Tours: Italy, Dalmatia, Branson, Mo.

Hartford CourantConnecticut Tours is sponsoring a trip for seniors to Italy and the Dalmatian Coast, including five nights in northern Italy, Aug. 24 to Sept. 6. The trip also provides for seven nights' sailing on a Windstar Sailing vessel. Cost is $4,995, based on ... http://www.courant.com/travel/hc-travcttours.artmay10,0,5709...

Prince sails in for fun and Games

Sydney Morning HeraldDENMARK'S Crown Prince Frederik will combine his loves of sailing and Sydney when he competes in the World Masters Games in October. The prince (pictured), who met his Tasmanian-born wife, Mary, at a Sydney pub during the Olympic Games, will compete ... http://www.smh.com.au/national/prince-sails-in-for-fun-and-g...

Leonard E. Marsden, Norwell

Plymouth BulletinMarsden also had a passion for sailing his boat, Blue Skies, in Quincy Bay. He enjoyed golf and traveling with his wife. Leonard was an accomplished artist in seascapes and historic buildings. He also was a Mason at the Phoenix Lodge in Hanover, MA. A ... http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/obituaries/x4072223...

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sailing: Definition from Answers.com

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Sailing - Inland and Offshore Magazine

Reports include in-depth technical features on the art and science of sailing, analysis of advances in equipment design and anecdotal coverage of all yachting events - Located in ... http://www.sailing.co.za/

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Sailing is the art of controlling a boat with large pieces of canvas cloth called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and dagger or centre board, a sailor manages the force of ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing

Sailing ship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sailing ship is now used to refer to any large wind-powered vessel. In technical terms, a ship was a sailing vessel with a specific rig of at least three masts, square rigged on ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_ship

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A yacht is a recreational boat. It designates two rather different classes of watercraft, sailing and power yachts. Yachts are differentiated from working ships mainly by their ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yacht

Canoe sailing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Canoe sailing refers to the practice of fitting a Polynesian outrigger or a Western canoe with sails. See also log canoe, a type of sailboat used in the Chesapeake Bay region.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_canoe

Sailing weather prediction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sailing weather prediction - art of weather forecasting and routing for adventurers and competitive sailors. Weather forecasting for sailing involves several activities such as ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_weather_prediction
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Lily Gaskarthsailing...?Lily GaskarthI live for it!!!! : D Sailing is great fun!!Ryan BHow do you get a job sailing yachts from one destination to another for the owner?Ryan BI have joined a tremendous organization called Offshore Passage oportunities. OPO you will find them on line if not call me membership around $199 per year I believe first year might be $99. They rela...Maheep GPlace for Sailing or fishing experience. In a remote village or maybe in a city?Maheep GAre you SERIOUS?.. just what the F#@K is a "nautical poet"? and the second question would be.. HOW CAN YOU MAKE ENOUGH TO LIVE ON as this so-called "nautical poet".. I've been on the water and around...Stephen GIs there anyone out there going on a sailing trip and could use a deck hand?Stephen Ghowdy sorry do not have a boat at the moment still looking but spent years sailing with others. Some of the clubs advertise for deck hands needed during races and the better skippers sometimes provide...smartypants_nicoleDo I need a full wetsuit for sailing in winter?smartypants_nicoleFull suit. Keeps you warmer and is more comfortable. Get a 3/2 so you can move well. Rip curl makes the best wetsuits. HAVE FUN!
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