surfboat

noun

Definition of surfboatnext
as in dinghy

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  1. dinghy
  2. canoe
  3. skiff
  4. kayak
  5. pontoon
  6. rowboat
  7. raft
  8. watercraft
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of dinghy
Noun
  • 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
  • Huge canoes!’ Generally speaking, wayfinding is the act of orienting and traveling from place to place.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of canoe
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of skiff
Noun
  • 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
  • These clever kayaks fold up like origami, packing down to the size of a small suitcase.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of kayak
Noun
  • Families who like watersports can head to the on-site Lake Austin for kayaks, paddle boats, fishing, and pontoon tours.
    Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
  • The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pontoon
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of rowboat
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of raft
Noun
  • Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of watercraft
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