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YACHT RACING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sailing competition
1, record 1, English, sailing%20competition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yacht racing 2, record 1, English, yacht%20racing
correct
- yachting competition 3, record 1, English, yachting%20competition
correct
- yacht competition 4, record 1, English, yacht%20competition
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are many kinds of sailing competition involving different classes of boats, on every ocean, and under all weather conditions. 5, record 1, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are 3 general categories of sailing competition: regattas on Olympic-type courses, ocean races, and match, or head-to-head, races. Although the boats and courses differ, the objective is the same in all races: to finish ahead of the competition. Races are open to men and women except for certain specific categories in the Olympics. 5, record 1, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the early 20th century the exploits of navigators ... kept the popularity of sailing alive. Today, sailing is both a recreational activity and a high level sport; it has been an Olympic event since 1896. Competitions are run and governed by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). 5, record 1, English, - sailing%20competition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compétition de voile
1, record 1, French, comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les compétitions de voile sont variées, regroupent plusieurs classes d'embarcation et ont lieu sur toutes les mers, quelles que soient les conditions météorologiques. 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il existe trois grandes catégories de compétition en voile : les régates sur parcours de type olympique, les courses océaniques et les [...] épreuves à un contre un. Même si les embarcations et les parcours diffèrent, l'objectif demeure le même dans toutes les courses : terminer premier devant l'adversaire. Les compétitions s'adressent aux hommes et aux femmes sauf certaines catégories particulières aux J.O. [Jeux olympiques]. 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au début du XIXe siècle, la voile est détrônée par la vapeur. Toutefois, des navigateurs [...] contribuent par leurs exploits à en restaurer la popularité et elle est aujourd'hui à la fois une activité récréative et un sport de haut niveau, présent aux J.O. depuis 1896. Les compétitions sont établies et régies par l'International Sailing Federation (ISAF). 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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