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'''''Naviculatio''''', also known as '''Caphiric yachting''', is a [[Caphiric]] luxury recreational boating activity using medium/large-sized yachts for social leisures such as cruising, fishing trips, or racing. Characterized as a symbol "of great wealth and excessive consumption", it is considered "''probatus actio''", an activity reserved for the patrician class and aristocracy.  

The activity originated in the late-18th century when pleasure boats for the elite classes began to rise in popularity. This contrasted against other monarchs, who used naval ships for transportation. In 1812, [[Imperator]] [[Aldorino]] commissioned several experimental catamarans specifically designed for leisure and entertainment. These catamarans, luxuriously adorned and technologically advanced for their time, were a departure from traditional naval vessels, emphasizing comfort and elegance over utility and warfare. ''Naviculatio'' quickly became a coveted symbol of status among the Caphirian elite, leading to the establishment of exclusive clubs and societies. By the mid-19th century, ''naviculatio'' had evolved into a refined social event, with annual regattas and galas becoming key fixtures in the Caphirian social calendar. By the mid-20th century, ''naviculatio'' had transcended its origins as a leisure activity to become a pivotal arena for discreet political discourse and covert business negotiations. These luxurious maritime settings facilitated off-the-record meetings, subtly influencing the political and economic landscape of Caphiria. As ''naviculatio'' became ingrained in the fabric of high society, it also captivated the imagination of Caphirians. The allure of the open sea and the prestige of yacht ownership and political intrigue has heavily influenced Caphirian culture and inspired a wave of maritime-themed art, literature, and film.  

The roots of the yacht culture date back to the 17th century. Rich merchants and aristocrats began buying luxurious boats, known as yachts, for leisure and sailing races. In [[1661]], [[List_of_Emperors_of_the_Levantines#Jacobi_Dynasty|Hanequin I]] of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]], originally of the [[Principality of Faramount]], commissioned a pleasure yacht. In [[1674]], Crown Prince '''NAME''' of the [[History_of_Caphiria#The_Third_Imperium_(1283-1782)|Third Imperium]] also commissioned a pleasure yacht but was less into simply sailing his yacht but focused on racing around [[Venceia]] harbor generally causing a commotion. He and his friends created the first {{wp|yacht club}}, the "Royal Sailing Society" in [[1676]], when his friend, the Duke of '''PLACE''' commissioned a pleasure yacht as well. The two were often seen racing around and tearing up and down the coast. This sparked a pleasure yachting boom in [[Caphiria]] with many young nobles at court taking to the littoral waters of [[Venceia]] which lasted until the 1720s. As the Crown Prince become the Imperator and taking on more worldly pressures, yachting became seen as a silly, young man's passion. However, the yacht remained on the rolls of the [[Imperial Naval Fleet]] for the entirety of this reign.

In the first organized race was in [[1815]] when, after a night of heavy drinking and general debauchery, a collection of wealthy merchants built scaled replicas of their fastest ships for their sons to race, so that they could bet on the outcome. The race took place on July 14, [[1815]] and the scene drew 800 onlookers. The sons ranged in age from 12 to 23 and were of a variety of skill levels in their knowledge of sailing. A news article at the time read, "The spice merchant '''NAME''''s son, a boy of 16, won the day in a 1/4 sized sloop, resembling that of the ship his father sails for the coast of [[Zaclaria]], that he handled with a deft hand and a brave face in the midst of a field of novices and drunks. He was greeted on the shore by a gay band of merry-makers who celebrated his victory throughout the afternoon and into the night."  

===Modern Naviculatio===

|Sacard Beach Yacht Club

|[[Castra Osanavio]]

The Naviculatio season is built around particular [[Naviculatio#Regattas|regattas]], [[Naviculatio#Ocean races|ocean races]], [[Naviculatio#Galas|galas]], and [[Naviculatio#Scenes|scenes]].

The season kicks off on January 18th with the Devča Circuit on [[Sacard Beach]]. The Devča Circuit is a week-long set of races, beginning with inshore races and climaxing with the primary race - a 243 nautical mile (450 km) circuit. Because it is the start of the season, there is a welcome gala called the Sacard Beach Muse Bouche and a parade of the new yachts called "the Debutante" the [[Sacard Beach]] scene continues throughout January and ends on the first weekend of February with the "Off To the Races" ball. From there the yachts sail, or are sailed, to  

 

 

 

[[Sacard Beach]] is renowned for its ''naviculatio'' scene; it has over 30 yacht clubs and hosts over 300 events, competitions, and races annually. The most famous event is the Devča Circuit, which consists of a