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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J stroke

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

The paddle is placed in the water so it will act like a rudder.

Capsize

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

When a canoe or boat is turned completely upside down. See also Eskimo Roll.

Catch

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

This is when the canoeist is about to start a paddle stroke. The paddle is out of the water, both hands are on the paddle and the canoeist is preparing to put the oar in the water.

Chief official

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

In flatwater racing he makes the final ruling on any canoe that is disqualified.

Choppiní wood

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

In canoe slalom racing when a competitor hits or makes contact with a gate. This could be either with his/her body, boat or paddle. This will result in a penalty.

Chute

Sports; Canoeing & kayaking

A place in the river that becomes suddenly narrow and this compresses the current into a narrow gap of water that is running fast with lots of turbulence.