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For the migrants on the pirogue off Dakar, the terror unfolded in the early morning darkness not more than 50 yards from shore.
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Dionne Searcey, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2023
For the migrants on the pirogue off Dakar, the terror unfolded in the early-morning darkness not more than 50 yards from shore.
—Mady Camara, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2023
Spanish migration advocacy group Walking Borders said the migrants' pirogue, a large fishing boat, left the seaside town of Fass Boye on July 10.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 18 Aug. 2023
The vessel was a large fishing boat, called a pirogue, the AP reported, citing the Spanish migration advocacy group Walking Borders.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2023
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Dionne Searcey, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2023
For the migrants on the pirogue off Dakar, the terror unfolded in the early-morning darkness not more than 50 yards from shore.
—Mady Camara, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2023
Spanish migration advocacy group Walking Borders said the migrants' pirogue, a large fishing boat, left the seaside town of Fass Boye on July 10.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 18 Aug. 2023
The vessel was a large fishing boat, called a pirogue, the AP reported, citing the Spanish migration advocacy group Walking Borders.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 17 Aug. 2023
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And in Long Beach, where the A Line ends, eight sports will be played — rowing, sailing, triathlon, water polo, canoe sprint, artistic swimming, marathon swimming and handball.Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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The home also has a two-story pool house with plenty of storage for water toys, like kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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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
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By Saturday evening, Savannah's Richmond Hill neighborhood was transformed into a network of canals navigable by skiff boat, or in a pinch, recreational paddle boards.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
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Those who made it safely to New Orleans sold their wares, then sold the warped wood from their flatboats as scrap.Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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As many as a quarter of all flatboats wrecked en route to New Orleans.Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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Richard binds Iris' wrists with zip ties and places her in a rowboat.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Emily and Camille have a fight across rowboats, which, implausibly but obviously, ends with them both in the water and getting thrown out.Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, 2 bathrooms Amenities: Lakefront, kayaks and standup paddle board, children’s playroom, indoor pellet stove, kitchen, hammock, BBQ grill.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Developers also aim to offer outdoor courts for seasonal activities, along with rental services for bikes, kayaks and canoes.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Here are the remaining medal events: Sailing — Women’s dinghy is at 6:13 a.m.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
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Bach Boats rents pontoons with waterslides, deck boats, and other vessels to take out for the day.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
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The 45-foot-long, yellow pontoon named Woodstock, in honor of one of the original three Alameda settlements formed in 1853, will have room for roughly 34 people and 14 bicycles.Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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The 2024 elections include a raft of ballot measures across every state.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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The raft was tethered by a rope to the claw of a bulldozer.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Pirogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirogue. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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