canoeing
Paddling a boat
Canoeing is the activity of paddling or traveling in a canoe—a narrow, lightweight boat propelled by single-bladed paddles.
It ranges from leisurely recreation on calm lakes to demanding whitewater navigation: We went canoeing on the river last summer.
The word also serves as the present participle of canoe: She was canoeing upstream when the storm hit.
Enclosed single-person watercraft
- rowboatOar-propelled small vessel
- raftFlat water conveyance
- dinghySmall auxiliary watercraft
- skiffSmall, light rowing boat
punt · wherry · dugout · birchbark · outrigger · tandem · hull · gunwale
Flat-bladed water tool
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- j-strokeCanoe steering technique
- drawCreate with pencil
- sweepBrush clean with broom
pry · brace · feather · portage · ferry · sculling · backpaddle · rudder
Enclosed body of freshwater
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
- streamSteady continuous flow
- creekNarrow natural watercourse
- rapidsTurbulent river section
inlet · estuary · backwater · channel · pond · bayou · wetland · marsh
Organized exploratory journey
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- portageOverland boat hauling
bushwhacking · remote · pioneer · frontier · discovery · challenge · survival · navigation
Speed competition sport
- regattaOrganized boat racing event
- slalomSki race through gates
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- marathonLong-distance footrace
flatwater · whitewater · competition · Olympics · athlete · training · champion · heats
kayak
Enclosed single-person watercraft
skiff · punt · wherry · dugout · birchbark · outrigger · tandem · hull · gunwale · thwart
paddle
Flat-bladed water tool
sweep · pry · brace · feather · portage · ferry · sculling · backpaddle · rudder · trim
lake
Enclosed body of freshwater
rapids · inlet · estuary · backwater · channel · pond · bayou · wetland · marsh · current
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
portage · bushwhacking · remote · pioneer · frontier · discovery · challenge · survival · navigation · thrill
racing
Speed competition sport
marathon · flatwater · whitewater · competition · Olympics · athlete · training · champion · heats · finals
camping
Outdoor recreational lodging
birdwatching · nature · wildlife · scenery · relaxation · escape · outdoors · family · weekend · summer
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
peacefulness · glide · drifting · reflection · quietude · dawn · mist · placid · gentle · meditative
- Mississippi RiverItasca, levee, riverboats, steamboat, towboats
- nature activitiescamping, hiking, birdwatching, nature walks, gardening
- Ocean Activitiessailing, deep sea exploration, cruise, fishing, whale watching
- river activitieskayaking, rafting, kayak trip, tubing, float trip
- river adventureswhitewater rafting, rafting, kayak rentals, paddling, float trips
- river tripsrafting, kayaking, boat tour, float trip, whitewater
canoeingmotorboating
Boating using engine propulsion
jet skiing · powerboating · speedboating · sailing · yachting
canoeinghiking
Recreational trail walking
mountaineering · rock climbing · driving · mountain climbing · cycling
- canoeing spotsWaters suited for small boats
- canoeing routePlanned waterway for paddling