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YACHT RACING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Sailing Federation
1, record 1, English, International%20Sailing%20Federation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ISAF 1, record 1, English, ISAF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- International Yacht Racing Union 2, record 1, English, International%20Yacht%20Racing%20%20Union
former designation, correct
- IYRU 2, record 1, English, IYRU
former designation, correct
- IYRU 2, record 1, English, IYRU
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- International Yachting Racing Union
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- International Sailing Federation
1, record 1, French, International%20Sailing%20Federation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ISAF 1, record 1, French, ISAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Fédération Internationale de Voile 2, record 1, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Voile
unofficial, feminine noun
- ISAF 2, record 1, French, ISAF
unofficial, feminine noun
- ISAF 2, record 1, French, ISAF
- Union Internationale de Régates à Voile 3, record 1, French, Union%20Internationale%20de%20R%C3%A9gates%20%C3%A0%20Voile
former designation, unofficial, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nom de cette fédération n'est pas traduit. Cependant, dans le lexique anglais/français des sports olympiques d'été de l'INSEP [Institut national du sport et de l'éducation physique] on retrouve l'équivalent français «Union Internationale de Régates à Voile». 3, record 1, French, - International%20Sailing%20Federation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organisme non traduit officiellement, mais qui a déjà utilisé l'expression «Fédération Internationale de Voile» comme traduction lors de jeux de Marseille 2002. 4, record 1, French, - International%20Sailing%20Federation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Union internationale de courses de yacht
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Federación Internacional de Vela
1, record 1, Spanish, Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Vela
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ISAF 2, record 1, Spanish, ISAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la sigla inglesa ISAF corresponde a la Federación Internacional de Vela. 3, record 1, Spanish, - Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Vela
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sailing competition
1, record 2, English, sailing%20competition
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- yacht racing 2, record 2, English, yacht%20racing
correct
- yachting competition 3, record 2, English, yachting%20competition
correct
- yacht competition 4, record 2, English, yacht%20competition
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - sailing%20competition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compétition de voile
1, record 2, French, comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- racing yacht
1, record 3, English, racing%20yacht
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- race yacht 2, record 3, English, race%20yacht
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- yacht de course
1, record 3, French, yacht%20de%20course
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Tourism (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Shediac Bay Yacht Racing Week Inc.
1, record 4, English, Shediac%20Bay%20Yacht%20Racing%20Week%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Shediac Bay Yacht Racing Week
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Shediac Bay Yacht Racing Week Inc. 1, record 4, French, Shediac%20Bay%20Yacht%20Racing%20Week%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 4, French, - Shediac%20Bay%20Yacht%20Racing%20Week%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-07-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Star Class Yacht Racing Association
1, record 5, English, International%20Star%20Class%20Yacht%20Racing%20Association
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ISCYRA 2, record 5, English, ISCYRA
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Star Class Yacht Racing Association
1, record 5, French, International%20Star%20Class%20Yacht%20Racing%20Association
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ISCYRA 2, record 5, French, ISCYRA
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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