Recreation refers to all those activities that people choose to do to refresh their bodies and minds and make their leisure time more interesting and enjoyable. It is about taking a break from work or daily responsibilities and engaging in something that brings pleasure and relaxation. Sailing, for example, is a recreational activity that allows individuals to connect with nature and experience the thrill of using wind to power sails and move a boat forward. Unlike windsurfing and surfing, which are done on boards, sailing takes place in an enclosed boat. It provides a unique opportunity to explore water bodies, navigate through different weather conditions, and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding environment. Today, sailing is predominantly pursued for leisure and enjoyment. So, let's now delve into the world of sailing as a wonderful recreational activity that offers countless adventures and unforgettable experiences.

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DISCOVERING
-Building Your Dreams Through
Sailing

2. There are two types of Sailing
￭ Racing - the branch of
yachting that usually held in
Olympics competition.
￭ Cruising - What most
people would enjoy on their
Holidays or weekends.
Needs a maneuver Called "Sailor"
to adjust the sails with respect
to the wind direction to propel
the boat forward.
Helped civilizations to develop as
people sailed across oceans to
travel, fishing, and trade with
other country.
What is Sailing?
Is the art of moving a boat by
harnessing the power of WIND.
(In General)

3. Hull Types Rig Types Primary Uses
• Sailing Dinghy- is a
small boats sailed
by one or more
people. And used to
compete in athletic
racing to Olympic
level.
Types Of Sailing Boats
Is differentiate by their designs and uses, so it divides by;
3. Ketches and yawls
- Two (Secondary)mast
2. Catamarans
- Nicknamed "CATS"
- Have two hull
3. Trimarans
- Have Three hulls
• Sloop
- One mast ( 1
mainsail and Headsail)
4. Schooners
- Multiples mast
• Monohulls
- Have only one hull
2. Day Cruisers-
designed to be sailed for
an afternoon time.

4. 2. Antique/ Classic
sailboats- Older restored
vessels that made of
woods and classic rigs and
often showcased in special
events.
3. Motorsailers- Rely on
the engine to sail in light
wind conditions, especially
due to there excessive
weights.
- With may not
have a cabin
menities.
Facts That You
Need To Know
Some of the youngest
sailors in the wold are
girls
Jessica Watson from Australia and
Laura Dekker from the Netherlands were
both 16 years old when they completed
their sea voyages in 2009.
• Jessica Watson youngest
person to sail around the world
with no stops and completely
unassisted
• Laura Dekker completed
her own sailing adventure
around the globe

5. The earliest record of a ship
under sail appears on an
Egyptian vase from about 3500
BC
Advances in sailing technology
from the 15th century onward
enabled European explorers in
Canada to make longer voyages
that can endure (extreme
weather and climatic conditions)
and;
Improvements in sails and
equipment allowed
colonization of America,
Australia and New Zealand,
and world trade to flourish in
the 18th and 19th century.
Sailing History
The Egyptians used a bipod
mast to support a sail that
allowed a reed craft to travel
upriver with a following wind,
as late as 3500 BC

6. Becomes Sport since the early
17th century
Become popular in England
because of Charles II
The Dutch are the first nation
who raced yachts for fun.
Sailing sport is considered a
luxury sport for the rich when
20th century
However, During 1950s and 60s new
materials became available
(plywood) which made boat
construction easier and cheaper.
"Making Sport more accessible to
everyone"
Sailing as a
Sport
Sailing became part of the
Olympics back in 1900
Sailboat used in the Olympics:
• Dinghy- Finn, 470, 49erFX,
Laser Standard, Laser Radial
• Multihull- Nacra17
• Sailboard- Rs:x

7. Facts That You
Need To Know
The Maltese Falcon
• The Biggest sailing yacht in the
world with a length of 88m and
with two 1800 house power Deutz
engines.
• And it is deemed to be the most
expensive sailboat in the world. In
2009 it was sold for a whopping
price of £60 million
(2,886,000,000.00)
Sailing as a
Recreational Activity
Let's Recall
Recreational activities are
experiences or organized activities
that you actively participate in
with others, to have fun and enjoy
life during your free time.
Types of Recreational Activities:
• Physical Activities
• Social Activities
• Outdoor Activities
• Musical Activities
• Drama and Theater
• Arts and Crafts

8. Sailing is an Outdoor activities
which is now a pastime enjoyed by
millions of people worldwide both
competitively and non-
competitively on lakes, rivers and
wide ocean.
Benefits of Sailing
(As a Recreational Activity)
1. It teaches social interaction
2. It teaches teamwork
3. Improves communication/
comprehension skills
By providing a small interacting
space, sailing expects from all those
who are on board to interact closely.
Dealing with the ropes, monitoring
the navigation ,creating an
awareness of the safety rules, and
co-operating with the overboard
manual procedures teaches you how
to work together as one unit.
The ability to carry out instructions and
procedures for navigation would
definitely help in improving the
comprehension skills

9. In a way through which you will
appreciate nature, the
waterways, and the marine life.
This activity also instills
confidence in facing the hurdles
and successfully accomplishing
the mission.
Facts That You
Need To Know
4. Brings about awareness
Sailboats can sail
faster than the
speed of the wind
• The reason it's possible is that
boats generate their own wind,
allowing them to 'surf their
own wave' so to speak,
increasing their speed.
• Secondly, keelboats have a
displacement hull: they push
the water forward, which
means they have to deal with
resistance, and this resistance
increases when the speed
increases.

10. And if you decided to do Sailing, here's the following you need to
consider;
Life Vest
Wet Suit
Sailing
Gloves
Sailing
books
Guide /
manuals
Neoprene
shoes
Compass

11. Danger Zone
Safe Zone

12. Option B (10 points)
• Sailing became part of the Olympics back
in ____ (1900s, 1990s)
• ____ introduced Sailing in England as a
sport. (Laura Dekker, Charles II)
• Sailing is an ____ (Outdoor activities,
Physical activities)
• A branch of yachting that usually held in
Olympics competition. ____ (Racing,
Cruising)
• Typically rely on the engine to sail in light
wind conditions. ____ (Sailing Dinghy,
Motorsailers)
Option A (5 points)
• Materials used during 1950s that made the
sport more accessible to everyone?
• A types of Rig, where it have only One
Mast with one mainsail and one headsail?
• Small boats sailed by one or two people
only that usually used to compete in
athletic racing to Olympic level?
• An Older restored vessels that made of
woods and classic rigs and often showcased
in special events?
• A type of Rigs, where it has a multiple
masts?
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