Yachting Glossary - Y

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yacht	A vessel larger than a boat and smaller than a ship. A sailboat used for pleasure, not a working boat. From the Dutch word "Jaghd"
yankee	a fore-sail flying above and forward of the jib, usually seen on bowsprit vessels.
yar	fit and beautiful (boat)
yard	A spar attached to the mast and used to hoist square sails.
yard arm	The end of a yard.
yaw, yawing	to turn from side to side in an uneven course
yawl	a two-masted boat, with the smaller, after mast stepped behind the stern post.

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