1
: one who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff hat usually made of braided straw with a brim, hatband, and flat crown
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a favorite spot for pleasure boaters
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In addition to rip current statements, small craft advisories have been issued for boaters because of rough seas and strong winds reaching up to 25 knots.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
By the end of 2025, the resort will bring back the restaurant and bar Pelican Landing, a local favorite among boaters.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Two years later, the AZ 32 made its debut, aimed at a broader audience of new boaters.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
By the end of 2025, the resort will bring back the restaurant and bar Pelican Landing, a local favorite among boaters.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Two years later, the AZ 32 made its debut, aimed at a broader audience of new boaters.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Boater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boater. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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boater
noun
boat·er
ˈbōt-ər 
1
: a person who travels in a boat
2
: a stiff straw hat
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