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were sailed

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A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

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The initial miles out of Auckland were sailed under blue skies and in light, fluky winds.

The three challenge series before then (in 1930, 1934 and 1937) were sailed in yachts of the J Class.

In the late 20th century boats of less than 3 metres were sailed single-handedly across the Atlantic Ocean.

And Cornelius (Glit) Shields Jr., set the pace in the 39th annual Frostbite Yacht Club's New Year's Regatta after five races were sailed today.

Even though America One enjoyed a slight but pronounced boat-speed advantage in the gusty conditions in which the last two races were sailed, it didn't matter.

With historical precedents going back to the early 1800's, when mummies were sailed up and down the East Coast for nickel-priced viewings, you'd think we'd learn not to destroy the objects in order to save them.

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The couple onboard were sailing around the world.

Luke 8 23 and while they were sailing he fell asleep.

Shamrock to be sailed by William P. Burton.

15th Street is sailed in pretty much any wind direction.

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