👉 Whipship is a type of sailboat, also known as a chopper or sailplane. It was developed in the late 19th century by French naval architect and engineer Jean-Baptiste Bouchard de la Vallière. The name "whipship" comes from the shape of its hull, resembling a whip. Whipships are typically constructed with two main components: a long rectangular sail attached to the stern (the "whip") and a short horizontal sail on
