Racing Sailboat ornament  From Old World Christmas. Sailing on a windy, sunny day on the ocean means freedom and excitement. Sport sailing, or yachting, seems to have originated in Holland during the 17th century. This ornament makes a perfect remembrance of an event or gift for any sailing enthusiast. It also commemorates the year 2013 on the glittered sail, and a blue sky with seagulls behind the sail represents the wind at your back.