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Sailing

Propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large (usually fabric) foils called sails

—country of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
8disciplines & variants
—international bodies

Sailing is a sport. Wikidata lists 8 disciplines or variants under it.

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Sailing
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Disciplines and variants

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Ice sailingWinter sportLand sailingWind-powered ground transportationYacht racingType of sport
Dinghy sailingSailing of small boats, usually for sport
Model yachtingBuilding and sailing pond yachts
ReefingReducing the area of a sail
Single-handed sailingSailing with one crew member on board
SkûtsjesilenRegatta
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Summer Youth Olympic Games1202620262026
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