The breeze died with the sun and the vessels were close inshore.

A few powerful strokes, and he reaches the dead water close inshore.

We could see that a south-east gale was still raging close inshore.

Let old Henshaw bring us close inshore, an' then we'll turn loose.

So close inshore he would not dare to use the pumps now.

The beauty of the coast tempted them to keep the boat close inshore.

Not much, but still dangerous for any vessel so close inshore.

We can make that close inshore in the Gulf of Alaska.

I can't make her out, but she must be standing very close inshore.

And if ye stand out, how will ye lay close inshore?

Then I intend to come about and close inshore. He looked at him directly.

For unless I am very greatly mistaken the water shoals close inshore of us.

The other boat was keeping close inshore, for the tide had begun to run down.

She was finally anchored close inshore to await events.

Chebecks drew little water; they could lie close inshore without risk to their graceful hulls.

Then that's Mr. Bivens's yacht-thebig, ugly black one lying close inshore with steam up.