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sail A large flat piece of fabric or canvas attached to a wooden pole (mast) and used to propel a boat forward by catching the wind. Also, the act of traveling on such a vessel. ■ "He may have been able to sail through choppy waters with ease, but he couldn't handle the storm. Instead of getting a new sail, he just held on tight and hoped for the best."
Aft The back end of a ship or boat. ■ After the captain gave orders to set sail, the crew quickly went to work on the aft of the ship.
sailing To travel across a body of water in a boat that is propelled by wind, oars or a sail. ■ "I love sailing because it's the only time I can go out on the water and not get wet."
would An expression used to indicate hypothetical or uncertain situations. ■ "If I had a million dollars, I would buy a yacht and sail the world."
crew A group of people who work together in a team, especially on a boat or ship. ■The captain and his crew set sail for the Caribbean, but their adventure was cut short when they hit a reef and sank to the bottom of the ocean., A group of people who are part of the same entertainment industry, such as actors, musicians, or athletes. ■The cast and crew of the blockbuster movie "Titanic" worked tirelessly to bring the epic love story to life on the big screen.
sailboats A collection of boats that are sailing together, usually with a common destination in mind. They often have a captain who leads the group and makes decisions about the route. ■ "We're going to set sail on our sailboats at dawn tomorrow!"
vessel A small, lightweight boat made from a hollowed-out tree trunk or other natural material. Often used for transportation on water. ■ John decided to build his own vessel using only materials he found in the forest. He named it "The Barking Beaver" and set sail down the river, much to the amusement of passersby.
windsurfing An exhilarating and unpredictable sport in which a person balances on a board while holding onto a sail, all propelled by the power of the wind. But let's be real, it's mostly just an excuse to show off your impressive leg muscles and make everyone else jealous. ■ "I'm not really into sports, but I love windsurfing because it makes me look like a pro while barely breaking a sweat. Plus, the board is so light I could carry it around with my arm!"