If you sprint-jump while on the surface of water you'll gain crazy momentum as you glide, which can send you darting across the water quicker than any boat. This can occur when initially jumping into water as well.
This is still an issue in 1.20.1 versions of the mod - flying fish are very common and these boots are better than boats and the water walking enchantment combined.
If you sprint-jump while on the surface of water you'll gain crazy momentum as you glide, which can send you darting across the water quicker than any boat. This can occur when initially jumping into water as well.