Boat racing is a sport in which boats, or other types of watercraft, race on water. Boat racing powered by oars is recorded as having occurred in ancient...
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traditional paddled long boats found throughout Asia, Africa, the Pacific islands, and Puerto Rico. The sport of dragon boat racing has its roots in an ancient...
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Drag boat racing is a form of drag racing which takes place on water rather than land. As with land-based drag racing, competitors race their vehicles...
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Sailing (sport) (redirect from Sail boat racing)
of boats are used for racing, including small dinghies, catamarans, boats designed primarily for cruising, and purpose-built raceboats. The Racing Rules...
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Jetsprint (redirect from Jet Sprint Boat racing)
Jetsprint or sprint boat racing is a form of motorboat racing in which jetboats, with a crew of two, race individually against the clock through a twisting...
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during the Dragon Boat Festival are eating (and preparing) zongzi, drinking realgar wine, and racing dragon boats. Dragon boat racing has a rich history...
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Vallam kali (redirect from Kerala boat racing)
kaḷi, literally: boat game), also known as snake boat race, is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled...
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Association organised a race of auto-boats. The winner was awarded the Harmsworth Trophy. Offshore powerboat racing was first recognised as a sport when...
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of immersion by the participants. Boat racing, the use of powerboats to participate in races Boating, the use of boats for personal recreation Cable skiing...
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The Racing Rules of Sailing (often abbreviated to RRS) govern the conduct of yacht racing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, model boat racing, dinghy racing and...
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A swan boat is a very long and narrow human-powered boat used in the team paddling sport of swan boat racing. It is similar to dragon boat and is mainly...
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International Dragon Boat Federation (Chinese: 國際龍舟聯合會) is the international governing body for the sport of dragon boat racing. IDBF was founded in Hong...
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Yacht racing is a sailing sport involving sailing yachts and larger sailboats, as distinguished from dinghy racing, which involves open boats. It is composed...
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watercraft, a racing shell (also referred to as a fine boat (UK) or simply a shell) is an extremely narrow, and often comparatively long, rowing boat specifically...
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List of surface water sports (section Boat racing)
performed atop a body of water. Hydroplane racing Bathtub racing Canoeing Kayaking Sculling Dragon boat racing Yacht racing Hydrofoil sailing. This recent development...
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naval boats were divided into three groups: Group 1, called the "Toap Srouch", or vanguard, with boats shaped like modern racing boats called Ngor boats. Group...
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national and international titles in these hydroplane racing circuits. The American Power Boat Association (APBA) sanction similar PRO class national...
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outrigger boats acquired by other cultures from contact with Austronesian sailors. Oruwa Yathra doni Ngalawa Laana Outrigger canoe racing has become...
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List of sports (section Auto racing)
(sport) Gig racing Coastal and ocean rowing Surfboat Single scull Dragon boat racing Stand up paddle boarding Water polo Canoe polo Stone skipping Waboba...
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racing Motorboat racing Hydroplane racing Jet sprint boat racing Offshore powerboat racing Model racing Radio-controlled model racing Slot car racing...
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forms of marine transport make use of planing, including fast ferries, racing boats, seaplanes, and water skis. Most surfboards are planing or semi-planing...
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Wildwater canoeing (redirect from Whitewater Racing)
resin. A boat can be made in 2 to 3 days, but without an oven can take weeks to cure fully. Before glass-reinforced plastic boats, the common racing craft...
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Janousek Racing Boats Ltd is a British-based manufacturer of rowing boats / racing shells established in 1981 by Bohumil Janoušek, a Czech rower and Olympic...
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Dinghy racing is a competitive sport using dinghies, which are small boats which may be rowboats, have an outboard motor, or be sailing dinghies. Dinghy...
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The traditional boat racing competitions at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia were held at Aquatic Sport Center, Kampot from 13–16 May 2023. * Host nation...
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Chinese dragon (section Dragon boat racing)
with a drummer and steersman. The boats have a carved dragon as the head and tail of the boat. Dragon boat racing is also an important part of celebrations...
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Stämpfli Racing Boats is a British-based manufacturer of rowing boats. Stämpfli was founded in Switzerland by Johann Friedrich August Stämpfli in 1896...
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Typically, new racing boats cost between $1,200 and $2,500 (or $850 onwards for the cheapest constructions in fiberglass). Usually boats are made with...
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