yachtswoman
Americannoun
Gender
See -woman.
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Origin of yachtswoman
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The record-breaking round-the-world yachtswoman said it was a "huge honour", adding: "The fact that the Istiorachis 'sail' could be likened to the sails I have spent so much of my life below was very touching."
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
A rescue ship has reached a British solo yachtswoman who was left drifting in the Southern Ocean after her vessel was wrecked in a storm as she took part in a round-the-world race.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 7, 2018
Since 2010, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, founded by the round-the-world yachtswoman, has been boosting awareness of the idea in manufacturers and policymakers.
From Nature ● Mar. 22, 2016
The head of Argentina's investigation team promised a meticulous investigation into Monday evening's accident, which killed Olympic swimmer Camille Muffat, yachtswoman Florence Arthaud and boxer Alexis Vastine.
From Reuters ● Mar. 12, 2015
You know your aunt was a great yachtswoman some years ago; she's a splendid sailor, and there's lots of room on board the Nadine.
From The World Masters by Griffith, George Chetwynd
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