boating
Nautical leisure activity
Boating is the activity of traveling on water in a boat for recreation or sport.
The term covers everything from casual rowing on a pond to sailing, motorboating, and yachting.
We spent the afternoon boating on the lake.
Someone who enjoys boating regularly might be called a boating enthusiast, and areas with marinas and waterways often develop boating communities around the pastime.
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- wakeboardingTowed board sport on water
- waterskiingPlaning across water, towed
- jetskiingMotorized water vehicle sport
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
rafting · paddleboarding · kitesurfing · windsurfing · tubing · whitewater · rowing · sculling
Secures ships to seabed
- starboardVessel's right-hand side
- portDocking place for ships
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- sternStrict or ship's aft
keel · rudder · deck · mast · hull · marina · dock · mooring
Home on lake's edge
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- relaxationState of being unwound
- swimmingLocomotion through water
fishing · sunhat · cooler · barbecue · sunglasses · daytrip · lounging · deckchair
Principal vessel canvas
- jibTriangular sail forward
- spinnakerDownwind sailing sail
- tackingAngled sailing maneuver
- gybingDownwind sailing maneuver
sloop · ketch · yawl · schooner · regatta · halyard · sheet · boom
Constructing waterborne vessels
- shipwrightVessel construction craftsman
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- woodworkCraft of building with lumber
- hullOuter covering or frame
rigging · outfitting · launch · drydock · marine · restoration · repair · maintenance
Slender paddled vessel
- kayakEnclosed single-person watercraft
- dinghySmall auxiliary watercraft
- raftFlat water conveyance
- pontoonBuoyant platform or vessel
cruiser · trawler · skiff · catamaran · johnboat · runabout · inflatable · outboard
kayaking
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- wakeboardingTowed board sport on water
- waterskiingPlaning across water, towed
- jetskiingMotorized water vehicle sport
canoeing · rafting · paddleboarding · kitesurfing · windsurfing · tubing · whitewater · rowing · sculling · paddling
anchor
Secures ships to seabed
stern · keel · rudder · deck · mast · hull · marina · dock · mooring · berth
lakehouse
Home on lake's edge
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- relaxationState of being unwound
swimming · fishing · sunhat · cooler · barbecue · sunglasses · daytrip · lounging · deckchair · lakeshore
mainsail
Principal vessel canvas
gybing · sloop · ketch · yawl · schooner · regatta · halyard · sheet · boom · winch
boatbuilding
Constructing waterborne vessels
- shipwrightVessel construction craftsman
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- woodworkCraft of building with lumber
hull · rigging · outfitting · launch · drydock · marine · restoration · repair · maintenance · varnish
canoe
Slender paddled vessel
pontoon · cruiser · trawler · skiff · catamaran · johnboat · runabout · inflatable · outboard · inboard
cargo
Transported goods
container · ferry · liner · trawler · harbor · port · shipyard · dockyard · maritime · logistics
lifejacket
Buoyant vest for water
coastguard · capsize · distress · rescue · buoyancy · PFD · beacon · radio · VHF · inspection
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- Boating Termssailing, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting
- American pastimesbaseball, basketball, football, barbecue, barbecues
- Heartland Recreationfishing, camping, hiking, hunting, rodeos
- lake activitiescanoeing, float trips, floating, kayak, lake swimming
boatingswimming
Locomotion through water
diving · wading · snorkeling · free diving · bodysurfing
boatinglandlubbing
Staying on dry land
hiking · mountaineering · rock climbing · driving · cycling
- boating accidentMishap involving a watercraft
- boating routeDesignated path for vessels
- jet boatingWatercraft propelled by water jets
- boating safetyPractices preventing watercraft accidents
- boating licensesAuthorization to operate watercraft
- recreational boatingWatercraft use for enjoyment
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