yachtsman
Americannoun
plural
yachtsmennoun
Gender
See -man.
Other Word Forms
- yachtmanship noun
- yachtsmanship noun
Etymology
Origin of yachtsman
Example Sentences
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There was high praise, however, for his role in the groundbreaking All is Lost - about an elderly yachtsman alone on his damaged boat in the Indian Ocean.
From BBC
The 41-year-old lives in Norwich in eastern England where he grew up, attended college locally, and was an accomplished amateur yachtsman - sailing off the nearby Norfolk coast.
From BBC
Born in Bangor, Hughes was an enthusiastic yachtsman and more importantly, a successful engineer.
From BBC
The California Yacht Club was started in 1922 by yachtsman from the Los Angeles Athletic Club and other yacht clubs, according to the club’s website.
From Los Angeles Times
On the high seas, wealthy yachtsmen seeking speed and distance records have also repeatedly required rescue when their voyages run astray.
From Seattle Times
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