Y is for Yacht.
Origin of the word: 1550–60; from the Dutch jaght, shortened from jaghtschip - hunting ship, (deriv. of jagen, to hunt + schip, ship). The first yachts were built as light, fast sailing ships to pursue pirates, for use as customs vessels and to deliver pilots to waiting ships.
‘Someone’s Got A New Toy’ (…can I come and play too)?
‘That Gauloises Moment’ (visiting French yachtsman enjoying a late afternoon cigarette)
I always tend to post early, simply because I’m in-n-out of here lately, but from later today (Tuesday) and throughout Wednesday, you can see more examples of how other bloggers interpret the letters of the alphabet over at the ABC project, hosted by Mrs Nesbitt
Art:Rene Gruau
Art:Rene Gruau
I love how the boat slices the blue sky in your first picture. I like the emphasis on detail in the second picture. Very cool.
I hadn’t thought of the boat slicing the sky – I like that imagery!
We saw all sorts of yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida a few years ago. Our tour guide said “BOAT” was an acronym for Bring On Another Thousand! After seeing these, I believe it. But they are beautiful, and I’m jealous.
They are money pits – but pretty money pits.
Well you learn something new every day…. Thanks for that little gem of information, and love the shots too… Ooooh… and if you get an invite to play, can you put in a good word for me too… lol…
Sure – I’m still waiting…but I remain hopeful.
I’ve seen some beautiful ladies in here in Florida. So much pride, time and money go into them. Sailboat are my favorite…so serene..
I agree – there’s something so wonderfully romantic, and elegant, about yachts in particular.
I always think of Yachts and glamor together. They are so elegant and completely out of my reach. Great post for Y.
Me too. I could maybe stretch to one of those tiny little things that I see puttering around the bay on hot days (usually with children in them, on sailing lessons) but they’re not really the same thing!
We see lots of yachts here in Seattle and they always look like fun to me — if I didn’t have to pay for them and the upkeep! Terrific captures and a fun post for the Y day! Hope your week is going well! enjoy!
Sylvia
Ah yes, there’s that word again: ‘upkeep’. It always spoils a good idea!
i love to watch, but wouldn’t own…
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
I’d love to own – but only if I had ‘staff’ to deal with matters of upkeep.
Great post, accompanied by great pictures. You’re always early, and this week I’m going to be late. I think my brain went on vacation.
Thank you Carol. I only post early because I’m never too sure when I’m going to be at this computer and I’m determined to make it a ‘full house’ here with 26 entries!
Gee, my “toys” never looked like that! Aren’t they beautiful though… so sleek.
They’re toys for the lucky few, aren’t they? There are some people, moored in one of our marinas, who live permanently on their yacht – sold up everything to do so. It’s a romantic idea…but I’d have to learn to sail first!
We have yachts everywhere around my neck of the woods. Such conspicuous overconsumption ( e ven though I’d secretlylove to go on a sail)!
I don’t begrudge people their grown-up toys – I just wish I could join them. I keep buying the lottery tickets… ‘cos you never know!