Cryptic crossword clue
Man on board attacked by bee, a bishop in a small boat 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word KAYAKING

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The straight part
We know that "in a small boat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a small boat = kayaking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KAYAKING mean?

KAYAKING verb
  1. To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.
  2. To traverse (a body of water) by kayak.
KAYAKING noun
  1. A water sport involving racing, or doing tricks in, a kayak

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