canoeist
Kneeling water traveler
A canoeist is someone who paddles a canoe, whether recreationally or competitively.
The term applies to casual paddlers on lakes and rivers as well as athletes in sprint or slalom racing: The canoeists navigated the rapids with practiced ease.
One who paddles seated
- rowerPerson propelling with oars
- paddlerOne who uses oars
- boaterStiff straw hat
- oarsmanOne who propels boats
waterman · sculler · outrigger · raftsman · guide · instructor
Organized exploratory journey
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- portageOverland boat hauling
- rapidsTurbulent river section
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
camping · exploration · remote · journey · trekking · bushcraft · survival · navigate
Large flowing watercourse
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- streamSteady continuous flow
- rapidsTurbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
flatwater · current · eddy · backwater · tributary · waterway · estuary · wetland
Flat-bladed water tool
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- dry bagWaterproof storage sack
- bailerOne who empties hulls
thwart · gunwale · hull · keel · yoke · throw rope · bilge pump · knee pads
Paddling movement cycle
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- ferryingConveying across water
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
navigation · portaging · technique · steering · control · coordination · endurance · stamina
kayaker
One who paddles seated
oarsman · waterman · sculler · outrigger · raftsman · guide · instructor
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- portageOverland boat hauling
- rapidsTurbulent river section
backcountry · camping · exploration · remote · journey · trekking · bushcraft · survival · navigate · trailblazing
river
Large flowing watercourse
whitewater · flatwater · current · eddy · backwater · tributary · waterway · estuary · wetland · canal
paddle
Flat-bladed water tool
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- dry bagWaterproof storage sack
bailer · thwart · gunwale · hull · keel · yoke · throw rope · bilge pump · knee pads
paddle stroke
Paddling movement cycle
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- ferryingConveying across water
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
maneuvering · navigation · portaging · technique · steering · control · coordination · endurance · stamina · precision
- boatmenoarsman, rower, ferryman, gondolier, waterman
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
- Olympic athletesgold medalist, silver medalist, bronze medalist, Olympic medalist, decathlete
- paddlesportskayak, raft, paddle, kayaking, rafting
- naturalistsCharles Darwin, naturalist, field researcher, botanist, Carl Linnaeus
canoeistrower
Person propelling with oars
oarsman · oarswoman · sculler · motorboater · jet skier
canoeisthiker
One who walks outdoors
cyclist · mountaineer · pedestrian · runner · motorist
- canoeing spotsWaters suited for small boats
- canoeing routePlanned waterway for paddling