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What is Dinghy in Sailing?

A small, light, open sailing boat with no fixed keel, kept upright by crew weight and quick to capsize and right. Olympic dinghies include the solo ILCA classes and the two-person 470.

Example: She learned to race in club dinghies before reaching the ILCA 6.

Related terms

Tack (manoeuvre)Tack (port/starboard)Gybe (jibe)Beat (upwind leg)Run and reachWindward and leewardLaylineMark
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