a fisherman sits in a narrow wooden boat while gently pulling the oars through the water. The small craft moves smoothly across the lake's surface with minimal effort required. The lightweight vessel responds quickly to each stroke of the oars, gliding forward. Water ripples spread outward from where the oars dip into the lake. A young child sits at the front of the boat, pointing excitedly at fish visible in the clear water below. Another family member waves from the distant shoreline where similar small boats are pulled up on the beach. a small, lightweight boat typically propelled by oars being used for water recreation