Yachting details

YACHTING (a contracted or shortened form of "disport," to amuse, divert oneself, O. Fr. se dis porter or deporter, to leave off work, hence to play, Lat. dis-, away, and portare, to carry; the origin of the meaning lies in the notion of turning away from ser sport of racing in yachts 1 and boats with sails, and also the pastime of cruising for pleasure in sailing