powerboating
Fast watercraft recreation
Powerboating is the recreational activity of operating or racing motorboats.
The term covers everything from casual cruising to competitive racing: They spent the weekend powerboating on the lake.
Unlike sailing, powerboating relies on engines rather than wind.
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- throttlePower flow controller
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
turbo · outboard · inboard · wake · rooster-tail · hydroplane · supercharger · planing
Organized boat racing event
- racingSpeed competition sport
- racecourseVenue for competitive running
- buoyTethered nautical signal
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
crew · championship · circuit · competition · heat · sprint · podium · qualifying
Large pleasure vessel
- superyachtEnormous private luxury vessel
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- affluenceAbundance of money
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
exclusive · high-end · marina · VIP · champagne · tender · flybridge · stateroom
Towed board sport on water
- waterskiingPlaning across water, towed
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
- cruisingMoving at relaxed pace
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
river · marina · dock · anchorage · boathouse · weekend · leisure · family
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
high-octane · daring · intense · spray · wind · bouncing · airborne · white-knuckle
Traveling through unknown regions
- voyageJourney by sea
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
- maritimeOf the sea
navigation · island-hopping · coastline · discovery · journey · seascape · channel · passage
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- throttlePower flow controller
propulsion · turbo · outboard · inboard · wake · rooster-tail · hydroplane · supercharger · planing · torque
regatta
Organized boat racing event
- racingSpeed competition sport
- racecourseVenue for competitive running
- buoyTethered nautical signal
helm · crew · championship · circuit · competition · heat · sprint · podium · qualifying · lap
yacht
Large pleasure vessel
- superyachtEnormous private luxury vessel
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- affluenceAbundance of money
opulence · exclusive · high-end · marina · VIP · champagne · tender · flybridge · stateroom · chrome
wakeboarding
Towed board sport on water
- waterskiingPlaning across water, towed
- tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
- cruisingMoving at relaxed pace
lake · river · marina · dock · anchorage · boathouse · weekend · leisure · family · fishing
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
heart-pounding · high-octane · daring · intense · spray · wind · bouncing · airborne · white-knuckle · breathtaking
exploration
Traveling through unknown regions
- voyageJourney by sea
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
maritime · navigation · island-hopping · coastline · discovery · journey · seascape · channel · passage · waypoint
- boatingferry, motorboats, cruise, sailboat, sailboats
- water recreationsailing, canoeing, kayak, rowing, paddleboarding