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Record 1 1994-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A flat wooden or steel device lowered over the side of a sail boat to provide lateral resistance when sailing close-hauled; serves the same purpose as a centerboard and takes effect on the lee side of the boat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Planche de dérive située de chaque bord de certains bateaux à fonds plats et articulés près du plat-bord du bateau.

CONT

La résistance latérale à l'allure du plus près (portance) de la carène des voiliers modernes pourvus d'un aileron antidérive distinct de la coque provient, pour l'essentiel, de cet aileron.

Spanish

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