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yacht: see motorboating motorboating, sport of navigating a motor-powered vessel on the water. It is done on either fresh- or saltwater and may be competitive or recreational. The first successful motorboat traveled (1887) a few yards on the Seine River in Paris. ..... Click the link for more information. ; sailing sailing, as a sport, the art of navigating a sailboat for recreational or competitive purposes. Racing ClassesThere is no single "yacht type" of boat, rather many types that include sloops, yawls, catamarans, and ketches. ..... Click the link for more information. . yachtSail- or motor-driven vessel used for racing or recreation. The term is popularly applied to large recreational engine-powered boats; the sailboats known as yachts and used for racing are usually light and comparatively small. Until the mid-19th century, yachts were designed along the lines of naval craft such as schooners and cutters. Yacht design was greatly affected by the 1851 success of the America in the race that established the America's Cup. In the 20th century, notably after World War II, smaller racing and recreational craft became more common. See also sailing. yacht 1. a vessel propelled by sail or power, used esp for pleasure cruising, racing, etc. 2. short for sand yacht, ice yacht yacht [yät] (naval architecture) A sailing or power boat used for pleasure cruises or racing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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5 million stem-to-stern restoration, Freedom is the largest of the motor yachts at 104 feet and can host functions for as many as 75 people. Keyforce Holdings is engaged in the distribution of luxurious Italian "Ferretti" motor yachts in south China while Noble Brand distributes Taiwanese produced "Horizon" motor yachts in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macau. The company markets motor yachts, trawlers and sport fishing yachts both domestically and abroad. |
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