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2. Steering pole - Wikipedia

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   A steering pole is a light spar extending from the bow of a straight deck ship which aids the wheelsman in steering. [1] Ancient literature indicates that steering poles have long been part of boat construction, and are referred to in ancient texts such as the Epic of Gilgamesh. [2] [3]

3. Boat hook - Wikipedia

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   Although the traditional boat hook is still available, various different materials, such as aluminium and even a rolled up polymer are now available. [3] Although the boat hook is a general purpose reaching and holding-off tool on boats, there are more specialised forms, such as the Recovery Pole [4] designed for length rather than the rigid strength of a boat hook.

4. Outrigger (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   Relief of Borobudur Temple (8th century AD) in Central Java, Indonesia, showing a ship with outrigger Outrigger on a contemporary Hawaiian sailing canoe. An outrigger is a projecting structure on a boat, with specific meaning depending on types of vessel.

5. Bass Pro Shops - Wikipedia

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   One year later, at that location, he opened Big Cedar Lodge resort. [8] [9] The resort has five golf courses, and an outdoor arena. [10] The second Bass Pro Shops location opened in Duluth, Georgia in 1995. [9] From then until 2004, the company opened 3–4 stores a year, and 7–9 stores a year from 2005 to 2008. [11]

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7. Boom (sailing) - Wikipedia

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   In sailing, a boom is a spar (pole), along the foot of a fore and aft rigged sail, that greatly improves control of the angle and shape of the sail. The primary action of the boom is to keep the foot flatter when the sail angle is away from the centerline of the boat. The boom also serves as an attachment point for more sophisticated control lines.