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YACHTING COMPETITION [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
CONT

There are many kinds of sailing competition involving different classes of boats, on every ocean, and under all weather conditions.

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.

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).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
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.

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].

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).

Spanish

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