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Recent Examples of pontoon
Bach Boats rents pontoons with waterslides, deck boats, and other vessels to take out for the day.
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Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
The 45-foot-long, yellow pontoon named Woodstock, in honor of one of the original three Alameda settlements formed in 1853, will have room for roughly 34 people and 14 bicycles.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Located around the Michael Kirwan Reservoir in Portage County, West Branch is a boater's paradise, with canoe and kayak rentals, sailboats, pontoons and jet skis zipping in and out of the coves and feeder channels.
—Axios Local, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
Authorities said two other pontoon passengers remained hospitalized Sunday - a 12-year-old girl in critical condition and a man being treated for undisclosed injuries.
—CBS News, 29 July 2024
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Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
The 45-foot-long, yellow pontoon named Woodstock, in honor of one of the original three Alameda settlements formed in 1853, will have room for roughly 34 people and 14 bicycles.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Located around the Michael Kirwan Reservoir in Portage County, West Branch is a boater's paradise, with canoe and kayak rentals, sailboats, pontoons and jet skis zipping in and out of the coves and feeder channels.
—Axios Local, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
Authorities said two other pontoon passengers remained hospitalized Sunday - a 12-year-old girl in critical condition and a man being treated for undisclosed injuries.
—CBS News, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pontoon
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Cast a line off the fishing pier, launch a canoe, or pack a picnic to enjoy under a pavilion.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Huge canoes!’ Generally speaking, wayfinding is the act of orienting and traveling from place to place.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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People who couldn’t afford to hire a guide and be chauffeured comfortably in a Mackenzie boat, or who didn’t want to, arrived with dinghies and johnboats lashed to the roofs of old yellow buses.David Quammen, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024
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And here are the day's remaining medal events: Sailing — Mixed dinghy is at 5:43 a.m.Sean Nevin, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
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If temperatures are higher, pack a picnic and linger in Meadow Park, which has a nice stretch of beach, or rent a kayak or paddleboard from a marina kiosk to get out on the water.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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These clever kayaks fold up like origami, packing down to the size of a small suitcase.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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It cannot be emphasized enough just how important the bond between Swept Away’s core four performers is, especially when they’re all confined onto a rowboat for the entirety of the show's second half.EW.com, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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This week’s picks include a Korean cyberpunk novel, a story collection set in Rome and the true story of a rowboat race across the Atlantic.Shreya Chattopadhyay, New York Times, 5 July 2024
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Fraser is among a raft of stars attending the fourth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival this year, alongside Michael Douglas, Michelle Yeoh, Catherine Zeta Jones, Eva Longoria, Andrew Garfield, Ranbir Kapoor, Cynthia Erivo, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeremy Renner.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Apple’s next iPhone update promises a raft of game-changing upgrades, including a much fuller array of Apple Intelligence features and the option to change default messaging, phone and other apps.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Related links Whale watching gets dangerous when boats and watercraft get too close Rare sight: Whale shark, largest shark in the world, surprises local spearfisherman off Southern California All of a sudden, one made a sudden jerking move, then turned to its side.Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 3 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, French skiff sailing partners Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon were proposed to by their respective boyfriends after winning bronze in the women’s skiff 49erFX.Jenna West, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
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Whether focused on a sumptuous superyacht that sleeps 12, a simple flats fishing skiff, or a pleasant day focused on boat wishes and people watching, FLIBS is an enjoyable experience where boating dreams are born, nurtured, and fulfilled for a large number of the 100,000+ attendees.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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To cruise further afield, Simpson Yacht Charter has a fleet of beautiful yachts and catamarans made for seagoing adventures.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Also new in 2025 is the launch of Baja Luxury Sailing, featuring catamaran tours of the bay with overnight stays on one of the local islands.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Pontoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontoon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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