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Recent Examples of sloop
The first was a 131-foot sloop, which Walker replaced five years later with a 171-footer.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
In 2005, the first South African yacht to challenge for the America’s Cup hit a whale with its 12-foot keel during training near Cape Town, stopping the 75-foot sloop dead in the water, injuring two crewmembers and snapping off both steering wheels.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2023
Baltic Yachts just unveiled a new sloop with a striking pastel-pink hull.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2024
There are now 10 different layouts available, allowing seafarers to personalize the sloop as needed.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
In 2005, the first South African yacht to challenge for the America’s Cup hit a whale with its 12-foot keel during training near Cape Town, stopping the 75-foot sloop dead in the water, injuring two crewmembers and snapping off both steering wheels.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2023
Baltic Yachts just unveiled a new sloop with a striking pastel-pink hull.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2024
There are now 10 different layouts available, allowing seafarers to personalize the sloop as needed.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloop
Noun
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Biscayne Bay is known for its shipwrecks, and the Mandalay, a schooner that sank in the ’60s, is one of the top sites, as the hull sits in shallow enough water to be seen by snorkelers as well as divers.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fortunately for Pope and his guests, the schooner’s construction was ahead of its time.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
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This led to an emotional confrontation between the sensei and his former student before the Sekai Taikai — and an explosive showdown between Kreese and Silver on the latter's yacht.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Soar high above Anguilla and St. Maarten on a private helicopter tour, set sail on a private yacht for a snorkeling excursion in the crystal-clear waters, and relax at the spa for a couple’s treatment.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
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On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Dec. 2024
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Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.—
Jennifer Larino,
NOLA.com,
6 Mar. 2018
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Photo : Perini Navi ‘Badis,’ 230 Feet, 2016 Perini Navi Originally launched as Sybaris in 2016 for experienced yachtsman Bill Duker, Badis is an all-aluminum ketch built by Italian shipyard Perini Navi.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
16 Dec. 2024
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The vessel’s 328-foot submersible aft deck—a feature that first attracted her new owner, who uses OK to transport their 150-foot ketch—is now covered in a carpet of artificial grass.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2024
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After the Onyx Cinder is captured by Brutus' much larger frigate, the kids make a last stand of sorts by using a voice modifier and trapping Brutus with a cargo crane.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Brutus’ frigate leapt out of hyperspace well ahead of the Onyx Cinder, and all aboard were curious to see that the mythical At Attin is a gas giant surrounded by an impenetrable toxic atmosphere.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
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Dove/Torr Cottage, Centerport After a decade living on their yawl in Huntington Harbor and a stint upstate after his mother died, artists Arthur Dove and Helen Torr were able to purchase an old post-office building perched alongside Titus Mill Pond in 1938.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
27 July 2024
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Prior to the incident, Wilson had been aboard a 52-foot yawl named the Emerald with friends Oster and Colleen McGovern.—
Nicole Briese,
Peoplemag,
24 May 2024
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If a hybrid catamaran is more your speed, there are plenty of those heading out to sea as well.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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The state-run ferry, Jadrolinija, has a daily, high-speed catamaran service that takes about 3.5 hours to reach Hvar town.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Typically 60 feet long and 8 feet wide, capable of bearing 40 tons, the keelboat was specially designed for the western rivers.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 June 2024
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In a dominating victory in the three-person Soling keelboat at the 1972 Olympics, Melges unseated the sport’s greatest sailor, Paul Elvstrom, who had won four Olympic Gold medals.—
Chris Museler,
New York Times,
22 May 2023
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“Sloop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloop. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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