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A '''yacht''' is a recreational water vessel. There are two distinct meanings of the term. The first is one of a number of types of [[sailing]] boat used in competitive racing or '''yachting'''. The second refers, more generically, to a luxurious vessel for private use; while most luxury yachts are moderately sized, some "superyachts" are of ship size. | A '''yacht''' is a recreational water vessel. There are two distinct meanings of the term. The first is one of a number of types of [[sailing]] boat used in competitive racing or '''yachting'''. The second refers, more generically, to a luxurious vessel for private use; while most luxury yachts are moderately sized, some "superyachts" are of ship size. | ||
The [[America's Cup]] is the best-known yachting race. It is also an event in the [[Olympic Games]]. | The [[America's Cup]] is the best-known yachting race. It is also an event in the [[Olympic Games]]. | ||
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Revision as of 12:20, 12 September 2019
A yacht is a recreational water vessel. There are two distinct meanings of the term. The first is one of a number of types of sailing boat used in competitive racing or yachting. The second refers, more generically, to a luxurious vessel for private use; while most luxury yachts are moderately sized, some "superyachts" are of ship size.
The America's Cup is the best-known yachting race. It is also an event in the Olympic Games.