sailing

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/noun

The activity or sport of traveling across water in a boat powered by the wind.

Example sentences

“She took up sailing last summer and now races every weekend.”
“The light, steady wind made it a perfect day for sailing.”

'Smooth sailing', or 'plain sailing' in Britain, means easy progress with no obstacles. Neither requires an actual boat.

Related words

divingThe activity of plunging into water, or of descending or dropping down suddenly.rowingThe sport or activity of moving a boat through water using oars.snorkelingSwimming face-down at the water's surface while breathing through a snorkel tube.taekwondoA Korean martial art famous for its wide variety of kicks.skiingAny of the sports in which people travel over snow on skis.karateA martial art from Okinawa based mainly on punches and kicks, though it also includes throws, joint locks, grappling, and other fighting techniques.