Yachtsmen: meaning, definitions and examples
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yachtsmen
[ ˈjɒtsmən ]
sailing sports
A yachtsman is an individual who navigates or operates a yacht. This term commonly refers to people who engage in sailing as a sport or leisure activity, and possessing specialized skills in handling sailing vessels. Yachtsmen may participate in various competitive sailing events and often have extensive knowledge of sailing techniques, navigation, weather conditions, and maritime regulations.
Synonyms
navigating officer, sailor, skipper
Examples of usage
- The yachtsman expertly maneuvered through the challenging waters.
- Many yachtsmen gather annually for the prestigious regatta.
- As a skilled yachtsman, she won several championships.
- He became a yachtsman after years of sailing experience.
Translations
Translations of the word "yachtsmen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iateiros
🇮🇳 यॉट्समेन
🇩🇪 Yachtfahrer
🇮🇩 pelaut kapal
🇺🇦 яхтсмени
🇵🇱 jachtowcy
🇯🇵 ヨットマン
🇫🇷 yachtsmen
🇪🇸 yates
🇹🇷 yatçılar
🇰🇷 요트맨
🇸🇦 بحارة اليخوت
🇨🇿 jachtaři
🇸🇰 jachtári
🇨🇳 游艇手
🇸🇮 jadrnice
🇮🇸 yachtmenn
🇰🇿 яхтсмендер
🇬🇪 იოახტმენი
🇦🇿 yaxtçı
🇲🇽 navegantes de yates
Etymology
The term 'yachtsman' has its origins in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'yacht,' which itself comes from the Dutch word 'jacht.' The Dutch term 'jacht' translates to 'hunt' and was used to refer to light, fast sailing vessels that were originally designed for the purpose of pursuing pirates or fish. As the concept of recreational sailing emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, yachts evolved into vessels meant for leisure and sport. The suffix '-man' was added to denote an individual who specializes in sailing or operating such a vessel. Over the years, the term became synonymous with competitive sailing, as yachting evolved into a popular sport, leading to the establishment of formal regattas and yacht clubs worldwide.