What is a punt?
Q: What is a punt?
A: A punt is a flat boat with a broad front designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water.
Q: What is punting?
A: Punting means boating in a punt. The punter pushes a pole against the river bed and this gives the punt a way to move.
Q: What were punts originally built for?
A: Punts were originally built as cargo boats or platforms. They were for shooting at birds and fishing.
Q: Where are punts mostly used for pleasure trips?
A: Punts are mostly used for pleasure trips on the rivers in the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge in England.
Q: Are there any races held on the Thames?
A: Yes, there are races held on the Thames during summer regattas.
Q: What is the purpose of pushing a pole against the river bed?
A: The purpose of pushing a pole against the river bed is to give the punt a way to move.
Q: What is the design of a punt?
A: A punt is designed with a flat bottom and a broad front.
