"Yacht: 'A yacht is a sailing or power vessel used for pleasure, cruising, or racing.'"
A large and luxurious boat used for pleasure and often equipped with living quarters.
Boat Parts and Terminology: Understanding the basic anatomy of a yacht, including the different parts and their functions.
Sailing Principles: Learning how to sail a yacht, including the basic principles of wind direction, sail trim, and steering.
Navigation and Marine Charts: Understanding how to navigate a yacht using marine charts, compasses, and other navigational tools.
Boat Maintenance: Learning how to properly maintain a yacht, including routine cleaning, engine maintenance, and repairs.
Safety and Emergency Procedures: Understanding the safety procedures when operating a yacht, including emergency drills and equipment usage.
Marine Weather: Learning how to read and interpret marine weather conditions when navigating a yacht.
Boat Handling: Learning how to properly handle a yacht, including docking, anchoring, and mooring.
Yacht Design and Construction: Understanding the different types of yacht designs and structures, including materials used in construction.
Yacht Ownership and Regulations: Understanding the legal and regulatory requirements of yacht ownership, including licensing, registration, and insurance.
Yacht Chartering and Sailing Holidays: Learning about the different options for yacht chartering and sailing holidays, including planning and booking.
"To be termed a yacht, as opposed to a boat, such a pleasure vessel is likely to be at least 33 feet (10 m) in length and may have been judged to have good aesthetic qualities."
"The Commercial Yacht Code classifies yachts 79 ft (24 m) and over as large."
"Further classifications for large yachts are: commercial—carrying no more than 12 passengers, private—solely for the pleasure of the owner and guests, or by flag, the country under which it is registered."
"A superyacht generally refers to any yacht (sail or power) longer than 131 ft (40 m)."
"Racing yachts are designed to emphasize performance over comfort."
"Charter yachts are run as a business for profit."
"As of 2020 there were more than 15,000 yachts of sufficient size to require a professional crew."
"A yacht is a sailing or power vessel used for pleasure, cruising, or racing."
"To be termed a yacht, as opposed to a boat, such a pleasure vessel is likely to be at least 33 feet (10 m) in length."
"The Commercial Yacht Code classifies yachts 79 ft (24 m) and over as large."
"Further classifications for large yachts are: commercial—carrying no more than 12 passengers, private—solely for the pleasure of the owner and guests, or by flag, the country under which it is registered."
"A superyacht generally refers to any yacht longer than 131 ft (40 m)."
"Racing yachts are designed to emphasize performance over comfort."
"Charter yachts are run as a business for profit."
"As of 2020 there were more than 15,000 yachts of sufficient size to require a professional crew."
"To be termed a yacht, as opposed to a boat, such a pleasure vessel is likely to be at least 33 feet (10 m) in length."
"The Commercial Yacht Code classifies yachts 79 ft (24 m) and over as large."
"Further classifications for large yachts are: commercial—carrying no more than 12 passengers, private—solely for the pleasure of the owner and guests, or by flag, the country under which it is registered."
"A superyacht generally refers to any yacht longer than 131 ft (40 m)."