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Canoeing & kayaking

Terms relating to the recreational activity of using a small skinny boat that is propelled by oars or paddles.

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Canoeing & kayaking

pivot turn

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

That part of a paddling stroke that is after the completion of the Brace but before Return To Catch.

pry

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

The canoeist is getting ready to start their Catch.

rapid

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

This is part of the frame of the canoe. Ribs run down the entire length of the frame and form the structure of the canoe and in many different boats.

recovery

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

In sprint events this would be to gain an unfair advantage by riding in the wash or wake of a competitors boat and being pulled along by it. See Five-Meter Rule.

return to catch

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

A small shallow rapid.

rib

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

The left side of the waterway or course as seen by a canoeist.

riding the wash

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

The right side of the waterway or course as seen by a canoeist.

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