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just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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Thrill seekers can ride personal watercraft, wakeboard, and parasail, while outdoor lovers can roam via a houseboat or lounge at a waterfront campsite.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The video was shot by another TowBoatUS captain, Enzo Ramos, who told the Herald the person on the personal watercraft said the man’s leg was badly injured.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As approximately 96% of adult manatees bear scars from watercraft strikes, this remains a serious issue for the species.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
To get on land, these types of Marine units primarily seize footholds by riding small watercraft onto beaches or by helicopter insertion.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The video was shot by another TowBoatUS captain, Enzo Ramos, who told the Herald the person on the personal watercraft said the man’s leg was badly injured.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As approximately 96% of adult manatees bear scars from watercraft strikes, this remains a serious issue for the species.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
To get on land, these types of Marine units primarily seize footholds by riding small watercraft onto beaches or by helicopter insertion.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercraft. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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watercraft
noun
wa·ter·craft
-ˌkraft 
: craft for water transportation
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