1
: one who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff hat usually made of braided straw with a brim, hatband, and flat crown
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a favorite spot for pleasure boaters
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The boaters’ disappearance came during a week when massive waves damaged the historic Santa Cruz Wharf and a man died after being trapped by debris in high surf at Monterey Bay.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Photo : Bose Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker The latest Bose SoundLink Max portable bluetooth speaker packs powerful punch into a petite package that’s sure to keep your fellow boaters entertained day and night, with up to 20 hours of battery life on a full charge.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, Pier Sixty-Six is being redeveloped into a 32-acre waterfront destination that attracts luxury residents, boaters, and purveyors of the finer things.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
The boaters’ disappearance came during a week when massive waves damaged the historic Santa Cruz Wharf and a man died after being trapped by debris in high surf at Monterey Bay.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Photo : Bose Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker The latest Bose SoundLink Max portable bluetooth speaker packs powerful punch into a petite package that’s sure to keep your fellow boaters entertained day and night, with up to 20 hours of battery life on a full charge.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Now, Pier Sixty-Six is being redeveloped into a 32-acre waterfront destination that attracts luxury residents, boaters, and purveyors of the finer things.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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boater
noun
boat·er
ˈbōt-ər 
1
: a person who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff straw hat
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