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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

Riding the wash

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

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

Riffle

Sports; 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 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.

Run

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

A paddling motion to get the canoe to move sideways.

Steyr

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

A bar that allows the canoeist to control the rudder with their feet.

Telemark

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

How high or low the canoe sits in the water.

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