canoeists
River paddle travelers
Canoeists are people who paddle canoes—narrow, lightweight boats propelled with single-bladed paddles.
The term covers both recreational paddlers on lakes and rivers and competitive athletes in sprint or slalom events: Canoeists navigated the rapids with practiced ease.
Overland boat hauling
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
journey · exploration · navigation · discovery · voyageurs · provisioning · bushcraft · survival
Large flowing watercourse
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- rapidsTurbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- flatwaterCalm, currentless water
current · eddy · downstream · upstream · watershed · estuary · wetlands · marshland
Paddlers in narrow boats
- rowersThose who propel boats
- raftersSloped roof beams
- boatersStiff straw hats
- oarsmenThose who paddle boats
oarswomen · scullers · watermen · sailors · mariners · navigators · skippers · helmsman
portage
Overland boat hauling
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
trails · journey · exploration · navigation · discovery · voyageurs · provisioning · bushcraft · survival · endurance
river
Large flowing watercourse
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- rapidsTurbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
flatwater · current · eddy · downstream · upstream · watershed · estuary · wetlands · marshland · waterway
kayakers
Paddlers in narrow boats
oarsmen · oarswomen · scullers · watermen · sailors · mariners · navigators · skippers · helmsman · steersperson
kayak
Enclosed single-person watercraft
- outriggerBoat-balancing lateral float
- coracleWoven waterproof fishing vessel
- skiffSmall, light rowing boat
dinghy · raft · pirogue · dugout · birchbark · kevlar · fiberglass · tandem · solo · stern
paddling
Stroking water with blades
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- sweepBrush clean with broom
- braceDevice providing structural stability
ferry · pry · sculling · trim · balance · coordination · teamwork · communication · cadence · synchronization
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Paddlers in narrow boats
rowers · jet skiers · motorboaters · powerboaters · rafters
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Engine vessel operators
powerboaters · jet skiers · sailors · yachtsmen · speedboaters
canoeistsswimmers
Those propelling through water
divers · scuba divers · snorkelers · hikers · landlubbers