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15:57 Dec 18, 2006 |
French to English translations [PRO] Ships, Sailing, Maritime / pleasure craft | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Drmanu49 France Local time: 02:01 | ||||||
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private boat owner Explanation: I think you are right |
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leisure (private) boat owners Explanation: For amateur leisure sailing this may be on the basis of a shared ... As a private yacht owner/skipper you may register your crew requirements with us free ... https://www.crewseekers.net/yachtown.aspx - 24k Written for leisure boat owners it is essential reading for anyone doing the RYA one ... "A complete guide for leisure boat owners." Practical Boat Owner ... www.rya.org.uk/Shop/Cultures/en-GB/G25.htm - 26k |
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leisure boater Explanation: trouvé sur un document que j'avais à traduire et qui concernait les ports de plaisance |
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private skippers (and/or owners) (of pleasure craft) Explanation: I see your dilemma! Given the prevalence of hire craft on inland waterways in particular, I think you are wise to be cautious — and Drmanu's first ref. clearly indicates that they too do indeed make a distinction. So I would suggest either sticking to "skipper", or else put in the / |
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amateur/leisure sailor Explanation: "sailor" is not restricted to sail boats: sailor A person occupied (esp. professionally) with navigation; a mariner, esp. one below the rank of officer. OED sail Of a person: travel on water in a vessel propelled by means of sails or engine-power; navigate a vessel in a specified direction. OED |
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