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YACHTING [13 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yachting cap
1, record 1, English, yachting%20cap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yachting cap: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - yachting%20cap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- casquette de marin
1, record 1, French, casquette%20de%20marin
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
casquette de marin : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - casquette%20de%20marin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sailing
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sailing
1, record 2, English, sailing
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- yachting 2, record 2, English, yachting
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sport of yachting [now sailing] is included in the programme of the Olympic Games since 1896. ... One race per day in each event is held for four days. Spare days are then scheduled to allow the organizers the opportunity to catch up on any races postponed or abandoned because of poor weather. The final three races are held one per day after the scheduled spare days. Events are held in seven classes: Finn class, 470 class, Flying Dutchman class, Star class, Soling class, Tornado class and, since 1984, Windglider class (boardsailing). 3, record 2, English, - sailing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1996, the IYRU [International Yacht Racing Union] changed its name to the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and "yachting" at the Olympic Games became "sailing." 4, record 2, English, - sailing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voile
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- voile
1, record 2, French, voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- yachting 2, record 2, French, yachting
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- yachting à voile 3, record 2, French, yachting%20%C3%A0%20voile
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport nautique de la navigation à voile. 2, record 2, French, - voile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La voile est une discipline des Jeux Olympiques depuis 1896. [...] Il se tient une régate par jour pour chaque classe pendant quatre jours. Des jours sont prévus pour reprendre des régates reportées ou annulées à cause de mauvais temps. Les trois régates finales sont à raison d'une par jour, après la reprise des régates reportées. Les classes sont : Finn, 470, Flying Dutchman, Star, Soling, Tornado et, depuis 1984, Windglider (planche à voile). 4, record 2, French, - voile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Anciennement appelée «yachting à voile», la voile se pratique sous trois formes : la «plaisance», la «course-croisière» et la «régate». La plaisance désigne la navigation de tourisme, pratiquée en loisir. Les termes «course-croisière» et «régate» s'appliquent aux compétitions de bateaux de course. 5, record 2, French, - voile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
yachting : Le mot a vieilli. Le yachting à moteur a pris le nom «motonautisme» et le yachting à voile [avait] supprimé le mot «yachting». 2, record 2, French, - voile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu'établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d'utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d'écriture de la langue française recommandent d'utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 6, record 2, French, - voile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- vela
1, record 2, Spanish, vela
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deporte náutico [que] consiste en completar un recorrido en el menor tiempo posible, desplazándose sobre el agua en embarcaciones impulsadas únicamente por la fuerza del viento sobre sus velas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - vela
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Sailing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Sail Nova Scotia
1, record 3, English, Sail%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Nova Scotia Yachting Association 2, record 3, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Yachting%20Association
former designation, correct
- NSYA 3, record 3, English, NSYA
former designation, correct
- NSYA 3, record 3, English, NSYA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sail Nova Scotia Mission. To provide leadership, governance and standards to meet the needs of all our members by: promoting high performance sailing success at regional, national, and international levels; being the authority and voice of Nova Scotian competitive sailing and recreational boating; providing guidance, leadership, support and services to our membership; supporting national standards and policies for excellence in training, competition, and safety for sailing and recreational boating in Nova Scotia; expanding participation in sailing and recreational boating in Nova Scotia. 1, record 3, English, - Sail%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Voile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Sail Nova Scotia
1, record 3, French, Sail%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Nova Scotia Yachting Association 2, record 3, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Yachting%20Association
former designation, correct
- NSYA 3, record 3, French, NSYA
former designation, correct
- NSYA 3, record 3, French, NSYA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Sail Canada
1, record 4, English, Sail%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Yachting Association 2, record 4, English, Canadian%20Yachting%20Association
former designation, correct
- CYA 3, record 4, English, CYA
former designation, correct, Canada
- CYA 3, record 4, English, CYA
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Established in 1931, Sail Canada (formerly known as the Canadian Yachting Association) is the national governing body for the sport of sailing. The Association promotes sailing in all its forms including yachting through collaboration with our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations, member clubs, schools, and many individual stakeholders. 4, record 4, English, - Sail%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Voile Canada
1, record 4, French, Voile%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de yachting 2, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20yachting
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACY 3, record 4, French, ACY
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ACY 3, record 4, French, ACY
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Établi en 1931, Voile Canada (anciennement l'Association canadienne de yachting) est l'organisation nationale pour le sport de la voile. L'association promeut la voile et la croisière par coopération avec des partenaires, les associations provinciales de voile, les clubs membres, les écoles et plusieurs individus. 4, record 4, French, - Voile%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Sailing Federation
1, record 5, English, International%20Sailing%20Federation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ISAF 1, record 5, English, ISAF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- International Yacht Racing Union 2, record 5, English, International%20Yacht%20Racing%20Union
former designation, correct
- IYRU 2, record 5, English, IYRU
former designation, correct
- IYRU 2, record 5, English, IYRU
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- International Yachting Racing Union
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Sailing Federation
1, record 5, French, International%20Sailing%20Federation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ISAF 1, record 5, French, ISAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Fédération Internationale de Voile 2, record 5, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20Internationale%20de%20Voile
unofficial, feminine noun
- ISAF 2, record 5, French, ISAF
unofficial, feminine noun
- ISAF 2, record 5, French, ISAF
- Union Internationale de Régates à Voile 3, record 5, French, Union%20Internationale%20de%20R%C3%A9gates%20%C3%A0%20Voile
former designation, unofficial, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - International%20Sailing%20Federation
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - International%20Sailing%20Federation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Union internationale de courses de yacht
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Federación Internacional de Vela
1, record 5, Spanish, Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Vela
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ISAF 2, record 5, Spanish, ISAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, 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 5, Spanish, - Federaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Vela
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sailing competition
1, record 6, English, sailing%20competition
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- yacht racing 2, record 6, English, yacht%20racing
correct
- yachting competition 3, record 6, English, yachting%20competition
correct
- yacht competition 4, record 6, English, yacht%20competition
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - sailing%20competition
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - sailing%20competition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compétition de voile
1, record 6, French, comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - comp%C3%A9tition%20de%20voile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-08-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- yachting club
1, record 7, English, yachting%20club
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- yacht club 2, record 7, English, yacht%20club
correct
- yacht-club 3, record 7, English, yacht%2Dclub
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consult principal control centres of the Canadian Coast Guard and yachting clubs. 1, record 7, English, - yachting%20club
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- club de navigation de plaisance
1, record 7, French, club%20de%20navigation%20de%20plaisance
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- club nautique 2, record 7, French, club%20nautique
correct, masculine noun
- société nautique 3, record 7, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20nautique
correct, feminine noun
- club de yachting 4, record 7, French, club%20de%20yachting
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] établissement réservé aux adeptes de la navigation de plaisance, et notamment aux amateurs de voile. 4, record 7, French, - club%20de%20navigation%20de%20plaisance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consulter les principaux centres de contrôle de la Garde côtière canadienne et les clubs de navigation de plaisance. 1, record 7, French, - club%20de%20navigation%20de%20plaisance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-08-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- yachting 1, record 8, English, yachting
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- plaisance
1, record 8, French, plaisance
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique d'activités nautiques pour le loisir ou le sport. 1, record 8, French, - plaisance
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Maniobras de los buques
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- deporte de vela
1, record 8, Spanish, deporte%20de%20vela
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-01-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian yachting officers 1, record 9, English, Canadian%20yachting%20officers
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- officiers canadiens en yachting
1, record 9, French, officiers%20canadiens%20en%20yachting
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Union of International Motorboating
1, record 10, English, Union%20of%20International%20Motorboating
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- International Motor Yachting Union 1, record 10, English, International%20Motor%20Yachting%20Union
former designation, correct
Record 10, Key term(s)
- International Union for Motorboating
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Union internationale motonautique
1, record 10, French, Union%20internationale%20motonautique
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- UIM 2, record 10, French, UIM
correct, international
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Union internationale du yachting automobile 1, record 10, French, Union%20internationale%20du%20yachting%20automobile
former designation, correct
- UIYA 2, record 10, French, UIYA
former designation, correct
- UIYA 2, record 10, French, UIYA
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-05-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Asian Yachting Federation
1, record 11, English, Asian%20Yachting%20Federation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Asian Yachting Federation
1, record 11, French, Asian%20Yachting%20Federation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-02-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- School and School-Related Administration
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Yachting Studies Technology
1, record 12, English, Yachting%20Studies%20Technology
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Yachting studies technology: Building on the skills learned in the Yachting Studies program, the technologist student learns advanced practical work in design and construction, combined with training in marine business operations management. 2, record 12, English, - Yachting%20Studies%20Technology
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Community college program. 3, record 12, English, - Yachting%20Studies%20Technology
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Technologie - études de la navigation de plaisance
1, record 12, French, Technologie%20%2D%20%C3%A9tudes%20de%20la%20navigation%20de%20plaisance
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours collégial. 2, record 12, French, - Technologie%20%2D%20%C3%A9tudes%20de%20la%20navigation%20de%20plaisance
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-02-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- School and School-Related Administration
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Yachting Studies 1, record 13, English, Yachting%20Studies
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Community college program. 2, record 13, English, - Yachting%20Studies
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Études de yachting 1, record 13, French, %C3%89tudes%20de%20yachting
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours collégial. 2, record 13, French, - %C3%89tudes%20de%20yachting
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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