This is probably a dumb question, but I was wondering what "s/v" stands for when people sign it at the end of their messages? I've long used nt (no text) or nm (no message) in title lines but s/v is new to me. Ron Mehringer H26 Hydro-Therapy
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It's a boat term, not internet shorthand
s/v stands for sailing vessel.... m/v stands for motor vessel...and MY stands for motoryacht. And while we're on the subject... The term "yacht" has many definitions. Technically, a "yacht" is any vessel--sail or power--used solely for pleasure. To a Brit, however, only sailing vessels used for pleasure are "yachts"...motor boats are just motorboats. In the US, the term "yacht" is usually reserved for BIG pleasure craft--power and sail...Chapman's says that a boat becomes a "yacht" at 40', but that hasn't stopped some boat mfrs from calling anything with a cabin a "motoryacht." All the etiquette books say that one must NEVER refer to one's own vessel as "my yacht." Even if it's 110' floating palace, one must refer it as "my (or our) BOAT" unless one wishes to be branded as gauche and socially unacceptable...at least in the US. However, as noted above, Brits view it differently. Gauche or not, my favorite definition of "yacht" is: how you describe your boat to people you know will never see it.
s/v stands for sailing vessel.... m/v stands for motor vessel...and MY stands for motoryacht. And while we're on the subject... The term "yacht" has many definitions. Technically, a "yacht" is any vessel--sail or power--used solely for pleasure. To a Brit, however, only sailing vessels used for pleasure are "yachts"...motor boats are just motorboats. In the US, the term "yacht" is usually reserved for BIG pleasure craft--power and sail...Chapman's says that a boat becomes a "yacht" at 40', but that hasn't stopped some boat mfrs from calling anything with a cabin a "motoryacht." All the etiquette books say that one must NEVER refer to one's own vessel as "my yacht." Even if it's 110' floating palace, one must refer it as "my (or our) BOAT" unless one wishes to be branded as gauche and socially unacceptable...at least in the US. However, as noted above, Brits view it differently. Gauche or not, my favorite definition of "yacht" is: how you describe your boat to people you know will never see it.
I vote of a Phil Herring Glossary of......
little known abbr. (abbreviations). With the addition of these abbr. we could then show Jay Hill a way to cut his replys to 1-2 pages from the common 4-6 page summations. *Just needed to pick on Jay this a.m. <thanks Jay>.* And in conclusion......... s/v = Sailing Vessel imho = In my humble opinion fyi = for your information
little known abbr. (abbreviations). With the addition of these abbr. we could then show Jay Hill a way to cut his replys to 1-2 pages from the common 4-6 page summations. *Just needed to pick on Jay this a.m. <thanks Jay>.* And in conclusion......... s/v = Sailing Vessel imho = In my humble opinion fyi = for your information
Terms of confusion...
The one that always stumps me is "Thingie" as in "should I release this thingie here or the thingie over there"? FUBAR but DILLIGAF Greg
The one that always stumps me is "Thingie" as in "should I release this thingie here or the thingie over there"? FUBAR but DILLIGAF Greg
A "BRIEF" Definition
Day Sailer: Sails Cruiser: Head, Cooking, Sleeping amenities Yacht: Head, Cooking, Sleeping amenities, and a blue blazer
Day Sailer: Sails Cruiser: Head, Cooking, Sleeping amenities Yacht: Head, Cooking, Sleeping amenities, and a blue blazer
DILLIGAF
DO I Look Like I Give A...... If you can get through FUBAR this is similar. It is an origin for “GAF” factor also.
DO I Look Like I Give A...... If you can get through FUBAR this is similar. It is an origin for “GAF” factor also.
DILLIGAF
I know this one- "Do I Look Like I Give A ..." I originally learned it is DILLIGAS, though... --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind"
I know this one- "Do I Look Like I Give A ..." I originally learned it is DILLIGAS, though... --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind"
Then you have these other acronyms
WGAS and IDGAS (the second being the most frequent response to the first). Peter "Raven"
WGAS and IDGAS (the second being the most frequent response to the first). Peter "Raven"
Re: "Brief"
Gota question for Jay about his "Brief" definitions, the one for "yacht" in particular. There's a fairly new Hinkley 59 in our marina but the skipper doesn't wear a blue blazer, but, he does have a piano on board. Whould this count toward "yacht"?
Gota question for Jay about his "Brief" definitions, the one for "yacht" in particular. There's a fairly new Hinkley 59 in our marina but the skipper doesn't wear a blue blazer, but, he does have a piano on board. Whould this count toward "yacht"?
"yacht"
I love it when I go to Australia and New Zealand every year and everybody refers to my miniscule H27 as a "yacht"!
I love it when I go to Australia and New Zealand every year and everybody refers to my miniscule H27 as a "yacht"!
Let's see...what does the yacht manual ....
...say about pianos. Yeah, here it is... "A piano onboard, with or without blue-blazer-wearing owner, is considered approaching or indeed yacht status depending on the remaining amenities of said vessel. One supporting reason being the average sailor, not considering himself a "yachtsman," would never use the space required for a piano, for a piano. Instead, the average sailor would begin calculations for the number of Adler/Barbour units required to keep the equal volume of beer, wine, or other spirits at the appropriate consumption temperature." ------End of Excerpt------ Personally? I couldn't agree more.
...say about pianos. Yeah, here it is... "A piano onboard, with or without blue-blazer-wearing owner, is considered approaching or indeed yacht status depending on the remaining amenities of said vessel. One supporting reason being the average sailor, not considering himself a "yachtsman," would never use the space required for a piano, for a piano. Instead, the average sailor would begin calculations for the number of Adler/Barbour units required to keep the equal volume of beer, wine, or other spirits at the appropriate consumption temperature." ------End of Excerpt------ Personally? I couldn't agree more.
Could be...
If it were a Hunter 23 instead of a Hinkley 59, I'd suspect it to be nothing more than a transparent attempt to sneak extra ballast after you've exhausted your supply of encyclopedias.
If it were a Hunter 23 instead of a Hinkley 59, I'd suspect it to be nothing more than a transparent attempt to sneak extra ballast after you've exhausted your supply of encyclopedias.
Piano in H240: too pretentious?
I wuz gonna put my piano (electronic) in a Hunter 240, but now it sounds too pretentious. I suppose some spoilsport will say I oughta leave my organ behind, too. <G>
I wuz gonna put my piano (electronic) in a Hunter 240, but now it sounds too pretentious. I suppose some spoilsport will say I oughta leave my organ behind, too. <G>
Never leave home without it (your organ)
That would spoil all the fun for the "organ-grinders" on board.
That would spoil all the fun for the "organ-grinders" on board.
it a "gas"
With all you Texan's replying, I'm suprised you forgot the Texan definition of a "gas" powered vessel:"eat beans for supper and you'll always have enough wind. ;o) Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
With all you Texan's replying, I'm suprised you forgot the Texan definition of a "gas" powered vessel:"eat beans for supper and you'll always have enough wind. ;o) Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
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