Outrigger boat

An outrigger boat is a kind of boat that has a long, skinny body and a big stick off the side called an outrigger. This stick helps to keep the boat balanced in the water, like a tightrope walker using a long pole to balance. The outrigger is like a big floaty raft that sits in the water and keeps the boat from tipping over. People use outrigger boats for racing, fishing, and traveling long distances. They have been used for thousands of years by people who live near the ocean or other bodies of water. When you're in an outrigger boat, it feels like you're gliding over the water because the boat is so fast and sleek. It's kind of like riding on a magic carpet, but on the water!