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Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport glossary (page 2)

Seafaring undertaken for leisure, sport, and competition: Olympic and dinghy classes, ocean and offshore racing (America’s Cup, Vendee Globe, the Ocean Race, the Rolex Fastnet), the governing bodies (World Sailing, the RYA, US Sailing), recreational-craft types and rigs, cruising and bluewater sailing, and recreational-craft safety and design standards. The branch sustains practical seamanship knowledge and a public constituency for the sea.

260 defined terms.

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Z-Boat
Lake-class IYRU keelboat designed by Sven Salen in 1939.
Z-Class, Geneva
Lake Leman one-design.
Z-Spar Mast Section
Manufacturer brand of dinghy and yacht spars.
Zenith Sailmakers
Generic example of a sail loft.
Zero-Wind Drifter
Light-air spinnaker.
Zhik 470 World Tour
Generic example of class tour.
Zhik Pacific Series
Recreational regatta series.
Zhik Sailing Gear
Australian sailing apparel manufacturer.
Zhik Trapeze Harness
Sailing equipment example.
Zinc Anode Replacement
Routine recreational yacht maintenance.

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