Definition
daysail
noun
- a sailing trip or voyage made during the day, typically returning to port by evening
Usage: nautical; common in recreational sailing
verb
- to sail during the day, especially on a short recreational voyage
Usage: nautical
Examples
- We planned a daysail along the coast for Saturday.
- The charter company offers daysails to nearby islands.
- They decided to daysail rather than anchor overnight.
- A daysail is perfect for beginners who want to experience sailing without committing to a longer voyage.
- We daysailed to three different coves in one afternoon.
- The daysail included lunch and snorkeling stops.