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Deutsch: Yacht / Español: Yate / Português: Iate / Français: Yacht / Italiano: Yacht
Yacht in the maritime context refers to a recreational boat or ship that is used for pleasure cruising, racing, or sports. Yachts are often luxurious, equipped with various amenities and designed for comfort, performance, and style.
Deutsch: Jachtfahren / Español: Yateo / Português: Iatismo / Français: Yachting / Italiano: Yachting
Yachting in the maritime context refers to the recreational or competitive use of yachts for cruising, sailing, or racing. A yacht is typically a private vessel, either powered by sails or engines, used for leisure activities such as coastal cruising, ocean voyages, or competitive sailing events. Yachting often involves travelling across oceans, coastal areas, or lakes, with varying levels of luxury and equipment depending on the yacht's size and purpose.
Deutsch: Gieren / Español: Guiñada / Português: Guinada / Français: Embardée / Italiano: Sbandamento laterale
Yaw in the maritime context refers to the rotational movement of a ship around its vertical axis, causing the vessel's bow (front) to swing side to side relative to its forward motion. This movement can occur intentionally during navigation or unintentionally due to external forces like wind, waves, or currents.