The term 'Dixie Sailboat' refers to a type of YAWL, which is a two-masted sailing vessel with the mizzenmast stepped aft of the rudder post. The mainmast is usually taller than the mizzenmast and the mizzen sail is smaller than the main sail. Yawls are typically used for pleasure sailing and racing. The term 'Dixie Sailboat' is derived from the name of a popular model of YAWL designed by William Atkin in the 1930s.