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YATE VELA [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A boat driven by sails.

CONT

In modern use, the term [yacht] designates rather different classes of watercraft, sailing and power boats. ... Sailing yachts can range in overall length (Length Over All-LOA) from about 6 metres (20 ft) to well over 30 metres (98 ft) ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Bateau de sport ou de plaisance, qui avance à la voile.

Key term(s)
  • yacht à voiles

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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