1
a
: the technical skill of managing a ship : navigation
b
: the method of determining the course to be followed to reach a given point
2
a
: the sport of handling or riding in a sailboat
b
: a departure from a port
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They're going sailing next week.
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That means guests can’t enter that part of their pregnancy during the sailing, either.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
From Alaska to the Bahamas to Mexico, there are tons of great sailings to save on.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
There are also specific savings on planned sailings, so peruse their site to cherry-pick the best deal and remember to read all the fine print.
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Golf tournaments, such as the Masters, and high-profile sailing competitions like the America’s Cup have long been fertile grounds for luxury sponsorship.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
From Alaska to the Bahamas to Mexico, there are tons of great sailings to save on.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024
There are also specific savings on planned sailings, so peruse their site to cherry-pick the best deal and remember to read all the fine print.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Golf tournaments, such as the Masters, and high-profile sailing competitions like the America’s Cup have long been fertile grounds for luxury sponsorship.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sailing. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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