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YACHTING VOILE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sailing
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sailing
1, record 1, English, sailing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yachting 2, record 1, English, yachting
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - sailing
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - sailing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Voile
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- voile
1, record 1, French, voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- yachting 2, record 1, French, yachting
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- yachting à voile 3, record 1, French, yachting%20%C3%A0%20voile
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport nautique de la navigation à voile. 2, record 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - voile
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - voile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vela
1, record 1, Spanish, vela
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - vela
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Silver Sail Level VI
1, record 2, English, Silver%20Sail%20Level%20VI
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Yachting Association Leam To Sail program, silver sail introduces the sailor to racing. It covers racing, rules, racing signals, sail theory, race management, protests, basic tactics and advance boat handling skills in winds of 35 km/hr. 2, record 2, English, - Silver%20Sail%20Level%20VI
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Voile d'argent niveau VI
1, record 2, French, Voile%20d%27argent%20niveau%20VI
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme d’apprentissage de la voile de l'Association canadienne de Yachting. Le niveau VI est une initiation à la régate. Il couvre les règles de course, les pavillons de régate, la théorie de la voile, l'organisation des courses, les réclamations, les tactiques de base et la manœuvre avancée du bateau par des vents de 35 km/h. 2, record 2, French, - Voile%20d%27argent%20niveau%20VI
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Bronze Sail Level IV
1, record 3, English, Bronze%20Sail%20Level%20IV
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Yachting Association Learn To Sail program, this level introduces the sailor to sail trim and basic boat tuning 2, record 3, English, - Bronze%20Sail%20Level%20IV
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Voile de bronze niveau IV
1, record 3, French, Voile%20de%20bronze%20niveau%20IV
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme d’apprentissage de la voile de l'Association canadienne de yachting. À ce niveau, l'étudiant découvre les principes fondamentaux du réglage de la voile et du bateau. Le cours porte aussi sur la sécurité, le matelotage, la terminologie, la théorie de la voile, la forme de la voile et sur les éléments avancés de manœuvre du bateau par des vents de 15 à 25 km/h. 2, record 3, French, - Voile%20de%20bronze%20niveau%20IV
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 2012-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- speedboating
1, record 5, English, speedboating
correct, see observation, noun, specific
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- powerboating 1, record 5, English, powerboating
correct, see observation, noun, specific
- motorboating 1, record 5, English, motorboating
correct, see observation, noun, specific
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
speedboating: The act or sport of driving a speedboat. 1, record 5, English, - speedboating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
speedboat: A motorboat designed principally for speed rather than for pleasure cruising. 1, record 5, English, - speedboating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
powerboating: The sport of operating a motorboat in competition or for pleasure. 1, record 5, English, - speedboating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
powerboat: A pleasure boat or fishing boat powered by an inboard or outboard engine; motorboat. 1, record 5, English, - speedboating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
motorboating: The pastime of riding in a motorboat. 1, record 5, English, - speedboating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 6 OBS
motorboat: A boat powered by a permanent or detachable motor or engine. 1, record 5, English, - speedboating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 7 OBS
The three terms are not synonyms but they have a common French equivalent meaning "motorboat riding for sport or pleasure". 2, record 5, English, - speedboating
Record 5, Key term(s)
- speed boating
- power boating
- motor boating
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- motonautisme
1, record 5, French, motonautisme
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- yachting a moteur 2, record 5, French, yachting%20a%20moteur
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- yachting 2, record 5, French, yachting
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sport de la navigation sur de petites embarcations à moteur. 3, record 5, French, - motonautisme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yachting : Le mot a vieilli. Le «yachting à moteur» a pris le nom de «motonautisme» et le «yachting à voile» a supprimé le mot «yachting». 2, record 5, French, - motonautisme
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les premières courses eurent lieu en 1898 à Asnières et, dès 1903, les bateaux furent classés en racers (bateaux de course) et en cruisers (bateaux de croisière). À ces séries, on ajoute les runabouts, comprenant des bateaux de course soumis à certaines restrictions et confortablement équipés pour le tourisme. Mais, en compétition internationale, on distingue quatre types de séries, subdivisées selon la cylindrée du moteur, qui va de moins de 175 cm³ à plus de 7 000 cm³. Ce sont le hors-bord course, le hors-bord sport, l’en-bord course et l’en-bord sport. Il existe des compétitions de vitesse et des compétitions d’endurance (dont les Six Heures de Paris). Des vitesses supérieures à 500 km/h ont été enregistrées. 3, record 5, French, - motonautisme
Record 5, Key term(s)
- yachting
- yachting à moteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- White Sail Level II
1, record 6, English, White%20Sail%20Level%20II
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Yachting Association Learn To Sail program. Terminology is introduced to the beginner at this level 2, record 6, English, - White%20Sail%20Level%20II
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Voile blanche niveau II
1, record 6, French, Voile%20blanche%20niveau%20II
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme d’apprentissage de la voile de l'Association canadienne de yachting. À ce niveau, le débutant apprend la terminologie et approfondit ses connaissances en matelotage. 2, record 6, French, - Voile%20blanche%20niveau%20II
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- White Sail Level III
1, record 7, English, White%20Sail%20Level%20III
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Yachting Association Learn To Sail program, White Sail Level III therefore is a comprehensive level which covers the minimum knowledge and skills a sailor requires to sail safety and competently without supervision 2, record 7, English, - White%20Sail%20Level%20III
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Voile blanche niveau III
1, record 7, French, Voile%20blanche%20niveau%20III
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme d’apprentissage de la voile de l'Association canadienne de yachting. Le niveau III couvre les éléments de base essentiels pour naviguer avec compétence et en toute sécurité 2, record 7, French, - Voile%20blanche%20niveau%20III
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- White Sail Level I
1, record 8, English, White%20Sail%20Level%20I
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Yachting Association Learn to Sail program. This level introduces the beginner to sailing. 2, record 8, English, - White%20Sail%20Level%20I
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Voile blanche niveau I
1, record 8, French, Voile%20blanche%20niveau%20I
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme d’apprentissage de la voile de l'Association canadienne de Yachting. Le niveau I permet d’initier le débutant à la voile 2, record 8, French, - Voile%20blanche%20niveau%20I
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Demonstrated Equivalent
1, record 9, English, Demonstrated%20Equivalent
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Yachting Association. Sailors who already have the required knowledge and skills for any of the LTS levels and who wish to be certified, can arrange to be tested by a currently registered CYA instructor by contacting either the Canadian Yachting Association or their provincial sailing association 2, record 9, English, - Demonstrated%20Equivalent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Preuve d'équivalence
1, record 9, French, Preuve%20d%27%C3%A9quivalence
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les amateurs de voile qui possèdent déjà les connaissances et habiletés exigées pour les brevets et désirent qu'elles soient reconnues, peuvent demander à passer l'examen avec un instructeur affilié à l'ACY pour l'année en cours, en communiquant avec l'Association canadienne de Yachting ou l'association provinciale de voile 2, record 9, French, - Preuve%20d%27%C3%A9quivalence
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Bronze Sail Level V
1, record 10, English, Bronze%20Sail%20Level%20V
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Yachting Association Learn To Sail program, spinnaker use, boat maintenance, trapezing and sail theory are covered in this level 2, record 10, English, - Bronze%20Sail%20Level%20V
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Voile de bronze niveau V
1, record 10, French, Voile%20de%20bronze%20niveau%20V
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme d’apprentissage de la voile de l'Association canadienne de yachting. À ce niveau, l'étudiant apprend à entretenir le bateau et à se servir du spinnaker et du trapèze. Il approfondit aussi ses connaissances théoriques de la voile et maîtrise mieux le maniement du bateau 2, record 10, French, - Voile%20de%20bronze%20niveau%20V
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-09-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Sailing Adviser 1, record 11, English, Sailing%20Adviser
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Conseiller en voile 1, record 11, French, Conseiller%20en%20voile
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre de compétence conféré par l'Association de voile des Forces canadiennes et l'Association canadienne de yachting. 1, record 11, French, - Conseiller%20en%20voile
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Consult. Association québécoise de yachting [514) 252-3000) pour OAFC 50-5. 1, record 11, French, - Conseiller%20en%20voile
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-09-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Cruising Sailor 1, record 12, English, Cruising%20Sailor
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Navigateur de croisière 1, record 12, French, Navigateur%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre de compétence conféré par l'Association de voile des Forces canadiennes et l'Association canadienne de yachting. 1, record 12, French, - Navigateur%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Consult. Association québécoise de yachting [514) 252-3000) pour OAFC 50-5. 1, record 12, French, - Navigateur%20de%20croisi%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-09-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Dinghy Sailor 1, record 13, English, Dinghy%20Sailor
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Navigateur de dériveur 1, record 13, French, Navigateur%20de%20d%C3%A9riveur
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre de compétence de l'Association de voile des Forces canadiennes et de l'Association canadienne de yachting. 1, record 13, French, - Navigateur%20de%20d%C3%A9riveur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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