ocean racing
Competitive open-water sailing
Ocean racing is competitive sailing over long distances on open seas, typically spanning hundreds or thousands of miles between ports or around the world.
Unlike inshore racing in protected waters, ocean racing tests crews against unpredictable weather, heavy swells, and the endurance demands of days or weeks at sea.
Famous events include the Vendée Globe and the Sydney to Hobart.
The crew spent months preparing their yacht for ocean racing.
- spinnakerDownwind sailing sail
- tackingAngled sailing maneuver
- hullOuter covering or frame
- jibingMatching in agreement
- mastVessel's sail support
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