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In order to prevent them from oversetting when in the Water, all those that go single, both great and Small, have what is called Outriggers, which are Pieces of Wood fastened to the Gunwale and project out on one side about 6, 8, or
Captain Cook's Journal during his first voyage round the world 1767
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In order to prevent them from oversetting when in the Water, all those that go single, both great and Small, have what is called Outriggers, which are Pieces of Wood fastened to the Gunwale and project out on one side about 6, 8, or 10 feet, according to the size of the Boat.
Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World James Cook 1753
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At Outriggers Enterprises Group, Japanese cancellations are as high as 45% at the company's 33 Hawaii hotels, said David Carey III, president and chief executive officer.
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Outriggers and canoes, punts and house-boats, would break out on the canals.
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Outriggers vastly increase the stability of a raft.
The Art of Travel Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries Francis Galton 1866
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Those that are for sailing have Outriggers only on the other side abreast of the Mast; these serves to fasten the Shrouds to, and are of use in
Captain Cook's Journal during his first voyage round the world 1767
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I have mentioned above that the single Canoes have Outriggers, for those that go double — that is 2 together, which is very common — have no need of any; and it is done in this manner: 2
Captain Cook's Journal during his first voyage round the world 1767
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Some of the small ones we have seen with Outriggers, but this is not Common.
Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World James Cook 1753
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Outriggers only on the other side abreast of the Mast; these serves to fasten the Shrouds to, and are of use in Trimming the Boat when it blows fresh; the sailing proes have some one and some 2 masts; the sails are of
Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World James Cook 1753
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In the A.M. 4 of the Natives came down to the Sandy point on the North side of the Harbour, having along with them a small wooden Canoe with Outriggers, in which they seem'd to be employed striking fish, etc.
Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World James Cook 1753
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