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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. |
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Organizations who would like a different way to meet can book the 46-foot sailing yacht, Stormy Night, and take their conference for a spin on the big water. Good photographers make it look easy,'' said Gurba as she pointed out the movement in a sailing yacht photo, compared with the serenity of a park-like scene. Experience the Casual Elegance of Wind, Wine, Water and Chat Aboard the Magnificent sailing yacht SHEARWATER |
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