See Also: Sailing Directions - Sailing(gambling)
Come About - Sailing(gambling)
Oar - Sailing(gambling)
Lwl - Sailing(gambling)
Fid - Sailing(gambling)
Under Way - Sailing(gambling)
Pan Pan - Sailing(gambling)
Sea - Sailing(gambling)
On the Bow - Sailing(gambling)
Fix - Sailing(gambling)

sailing (sh)




or yachting

Sport or pastime of racing or cruising a sailboat or yacht.

A modern yacht (from a Dutch word meaning "ship for chasing") is a sailboat used for racing. In the 17th century Dutch royalty sailed early yachts for pleasure; Charles II brought the sport to England. Organized yacht racing on the Thames began in the mid-18th century. In North America yachting began with the Dutch in New York in the 17th century. The first U.S. yacht clubs were founded in the mid-19th century. Sailboat races are held over two kinds of courses, point-to-point and closed. Yacht racing has been part of the Olympic Games since 1900. The America's Cup is the preeminent prize in yachting.