his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
Recent Examples on the WebLate Saturday morning, a powerboat sped past surfers just offshore and onto a populated Carlsbad beach, where a dozen or so people jumped out of the vessel, ran across the sand and into an SUV waiting on a nearby road.—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024 The Italian marque, which already has a high-tech 70-foot trimaran on the high seas, has developed a new all-electric powerboat with marine tech company Vita.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024 In 2002, after a bench warrant was issued for failing to appear in court, Simpson paid a $130 fine for speeding through a manatee zone on a 30-foot powerboat with girlfriend Christie Prody, according to the ticket from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024 Built by the city for powerboat races, the stadium quickly became the site of a wide variety of public gatherings and musical and artistic performances that took place on a converted barge lashed to the grandstand.—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024 He was fined once for powerboat speeding in a manatee zone, and once for pirating cable television signals.—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024 This year’s event will include limited-class powerboats, a car show and a festival on Crown Point Shores that will include live music, other aquatic events and a cornhole tournament.—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024 Vision Marine's commitment to eco-friendly electric powerboats is reshaping the recreational boating experience, offering higher speeds, longer ranges, and smoother rides than traditional internal combustion engine boats.—Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024 Miami Marine Stadium Built in 1963, the Miami Marine Stadium was the first stadium built specifically for viewing powerboat races.—Priscilla Blossom, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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