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Sailing

Sailing

 

Sailing is the art of controlling a sailing vessel. 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.
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Volvo Ocean Race

» uploaded by JohnM February 26th at 15:20.
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Hints / Stunts / Tips
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Paralympic Sailing

BBC sport provides a good introduction to events and format of sailing at the Paralymic games – even though the results may be slightly out of date!

 

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BBC Sport Jargon Guide

This BBC jargon guide is a great starting point for those wanting to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the sport of sailing. The website boasts a comprehensive, alphabetically arranged list of definitions of many of the most common nautical terms.

 

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Rooster Sailing

The hints and tips section of the Rooster Sailing website consists of a host of great information in a variety of multimedia forms including videos, articles and information sheets.

 

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Get Involved
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Sailing and Yacht Club Database

This is a large directory of UK sailing and yacht clubs provided by noble marine insurance. Search by postcode, region, county, or name to find a club near you.

 

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Sea Cadets

The Sea Cadets is a maritime youth charity with 400 units based throughout the UK. The cadet corps is open to young people aged 12 to 18 and provides many opportunities to get involved in a wide-range of land and water based activities – including sailing!

 

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RYA Sailability

Sailability is a RYA programme aiming to make sailing and boating accessible to those with a disability and their website makes an excellent starting point. The website’s club directory allows you to search by postcode or town to find your local Sailability Centre.

 

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Hilary Lister Sails Around Britain

Telegraph TV video about quadriplegic Hilary Lister’s attempt to sail solo around the British Isles.

 

RYA Sailability

This is a video introduction to The RYA Sailability programme, what it is and how to get involved.

 

Women’s Yngling (Beijing 2008)

Short clip of Sarah Ayton, Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson, three of Britain’s biggest sailing stars, clinching gold in the Yngling class at the Beijing Olympics.

 

Ellen MacArthur World Record

Video chronicling Dame Ellen MacArthur’s 2005 world record breaking solo circum-navigating of the globe.