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Sailing

Sailing is a sport in which boats are moved by wind pushing on their sails. Sailors use the wind and their skill to steer and race across water.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact

Sailboats cannot sail directly into the wind but zigzag across it instead.

All about Sailing

Sailing is a sport in which boats are moved by wind pushing on their sails. Sailors use the wind and skill to steer and race across water.

Sailboats zigzag to sail into the wind.

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Real-life uses of Sailing

  • Learning about wind
  • Racing boats
  • Enjoying the water

Frequently asked questions about Sailing

What moves a sailing boat?

Wind pushing on the sails.

How does a sailboat go into the wind?

By zigzagging.