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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

Cockpit

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

The area in a kayak or slalom canoe where the canoeist(s) sit.

Events

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

There are various events in Canoe Sprint and Slalom. See Events section for complete details.

False start

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

Happens when one or more canoes take off too early.

Ferry glide

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

When a canoeist uses the current to cross a stream or river.

Finish line judge

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

He is in charge of verifying the time each canoe finishes a race in flatwater racing.

Five-meter rule

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

A boat is not allowed to come within five metres of a boat situated next to it. This prevents it from riding on the other boat's wake, which would be a smoother ride.

Flatwater

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

This could be water on a lake or slow-moving river current that has no rapids or whitewater.

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