sailing competition

Wind-powered boat race

A sailing competition is an organized race or series of races between boats propelled by wind.

Competitions range from local regattas to prestigious international events like the America's Cup.

Sailors compete across classes defined by boat type, from small dinghies to ocean-going yachts: She's training for the sailing competition next month.

Related

scoring systems · time limits · safety protocols · America's Cup · tidal currents · jibing · port tack · starboard side · wind shift · wave height · offshore racing · tiller · weather forecasting · hull · mast · sail trimming · boom · starting line

Opposites
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Watercraft speed sport

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competitive vs. non-competitive activity

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Boating for enjoyment

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water vs land racing

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G