A paddle boat, also called a pedal boat, is a leisure watercraft propelled by the pedaling of the passengers. Other synonyms for paddle boats include a pedal punt, pedal canoe, pedal skiff, and hydrobike. A paddle punt is a small boat that is operated by pushing a long pole against the riverbed. A pedal canoe uses a similar pedaling mechanism as a paddle boat but is designed to be operated with a single person. A pedal skiff is a cross between a boat and a bicycle, where the passengers sit in a bicycle-like frame and propel the skiff using pedals. A hydrobike is similar to a pedal skiff, but it is equipped with floats making it ideal for use in rough waters.