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GB News: 'Man overboard' is offensive and 'sportsmanship' isn't inclusive, says Royal Yachting Association
'Man overboard' is offensive and 'sportsmanship' isn't inclusive, says Royal Yachting Association
RYA pushes inclusive sailing language: 'man overboard' becomes 'person in water' and 'sportsmanship' becomes 'sporting behaviour'; 'Seamanship', 'Chairman' and 'Mother duties' flagged.

Guidance says terms can raise alarms in emergencies but should be avoided otherwise; critics call it balderdash.