Pleasure and international trade.
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Sailing boats have been known from antiquity in many cultures and locations
boats
J. M Lewis has written: 'Sailing and small boats' -- subject(s): Boats and boating, Sailing
Deck boats, dinghys, pinnace, dory, liberty boat are just a few names
Small boats, for many, are a simple and inexpensive way to get started in sailing.
Yachting is the activity of sailing in a yacht. In the original sense a yacht was a light and fast type of sailing vessel. In modern terms however the name as become applicable to several types of sailing and power boats. The common factor for all of the boats covered by the term is that they are used primarily for pleasure not work or sport.
Nowadays mainly for pleasure.
weekender
a fleet
In Switzerland, the minimum age to obtain a sailing license for powered boats (motorboats) is 18 years old. For sailing licenses specifically for sailing boats, such as the Swiss Sailing Federation's "Sailing Certificate," the minimum age is typically 16 years. However, candidates must also pass a theory and practical exam to earn their licenses.
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