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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
Aft
Sports; Canoeing & kayaking
That part of the boat that is between the stern and amidships. See Stern and Amidships
Aligner
Sports; Canoeing & kayaking
During flatwater racing these are the people who layout on the starting docks and keep the canoes in place until the race starts.
Alignment judge
Sports; Canoeing & kayaking
His job is to make sure that all of the canoes are lined up correctly at the starting line.
Amidships
Sports; Canoeing & kayaking
The middle of the canoe, or any boat for that matter, which is halfway between the stem and the stern.
Back paddling
Sports; Canoeing & kayaking
This is paddling in the opposite way the front of the boat is facing. This is used to either help stop the canoe or to move the canoe backwards.
Basin
Sports; Canoeing & kayaking
This is the large man made pool where Canoe flatwater racing takes place. The Basin will have 9 lines and will be up to 1000 metres (3281 feet) in length. The beginning of the course will be marked ...
