as in yachts
a boat that is designed to skim over the surface of water at very high speeds
The lake hosts a race featuring hydroplanes every year.
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Viking is a premier boat manufacturer whose yachts are owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
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From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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By March, the Amazon is deep into its wet season, a time when forest trails disappear under rising waters and canoes glide through flooded groves of trees.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Gregory House comes alive with artisans, botanists, and historians demonstrating different crafts, as well as discussing the rare flora and fauna at the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Creative Minds of Tomorrow program received 799 entries this year, with 124 participants selected across 13 filmmaking crafts, including three new disciplines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Hong Kong builder plans to be much more public about these striking new vessels.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The proposal would ban Fletcher from ever selling or advertising boats, rafts or related goods and services, as well as travel- or vacation-related services in Idaho or to Idaho residents.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Only a handful of rafts floated lazily in the water.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Hydroplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroplanes. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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