Canoeing & kayaking

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

A piece of wood, metal or plastic that is attached to the stern, underwater, of a sprint kayak to assist in steering the boat. Rudders are not allowed on slalom kayaks or canoes but a canoeist can ...

river left

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

One trip on a whitewater or slalom course.

river right

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

Helmets are required to be worn during slalom or whitewater competition events.

rudder

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

These are people who, in whitewater events, standby with safety equipment to aid or rescue competitors who get into trouble.

safety helmets

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

A course set up for canoes and kayaks, over a winding course that is filled with obstacles. Competitors must try to successfully pass through many gates, possibly 18 or 19. This is very comparable to ...

safety personnel

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

A cover that fastens around the cockpit area and seals around the canoeist to keep water from getting into the kayak. Mostly used in slalom or whitewater events.