kayaker
Double-bladed paddle user
A kayaker is a person who paddles a kayak, the narrow boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle.
The term applies equally to recreational paddlers on calm lakes and to athletes navigating whitewater rapids or competing in slalom events.
We watched the kayakers glide past our dock.
Kayaker emphasizes the activity rather than skill level—weekend hobbyists and Olympic competitors alike are kayakers.
Turbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- currentsDirectional flows of movement
- eddyCircular counter-current
- creekNarrow natural watercourse
tributary · confluence · gorge · canyon · put-in · take-out · scout · portage
One who paddles watercraft
- rowerPerson propelling with oars
- boaterStiff straw hat
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- outriggerBoat-balancing lateral float
touring · recreational · guide · instructor · solo · tandem · stroke · brace
Flat-bladed water tool
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- helmetProtective head covering
- drysuitSealed immersion garment
Slender paddled vessel
- sit-on-topUnsealed hull watercraft
- tandemSequential two-person arrangement
- inflatableExpandable by air
- foldingBending something over itself
Developing abilities through practice
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- fitnessGood physical shape
- strengthPower to exert force
agility · coach · discipline · race · speed · sportsmanship · nutrition · stamina
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- journeyTravel from place to place
- voyageJourney by sea
- questSeeking journey for something
wilderness · adrenaline · challenge · thrill · discovery · navigate · backcountry · portage
rapids
Turbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- currentsDirectional flows of movement
- eddyCircular counter-current
creek · tributary · confluence · gorge · canyon · put-in · take-out · scout · portage · hydraulic
canoeist
One who paddles watercraft
- rowerPerson propelling with oars
- boaterStiff straw hat
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
outrigger · touring · recreational · guide · instructor · solo · tandem · stroke · brace · roll
paddle
Flat-bladed water tool
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- helmetProtective head covering
canoe
Slender paddled vessel
- sit-on-topUnsealed hull watercraft
- tandemSequential two-person arrangement
- inflatableExpandable by air
folding · cockpit · hull · bow · stern · deck · rudder · skeg · hatch · bulkhead
training
Developing abilities through practice
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- fitnessGood physical shape
strength · agility · coach · discipline · race · speed · sportsmanship · nutrition · stamina · Olympic
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- journeyTravel from place to place
- voyageJourney by sea
quest · wilderness · adrenaline · challenge · thrill · discovery · navigate · backcountry · portage · remote
wilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
flora · fauna · habitat · conservation · birdwatching · estuary · wetland · mangrove · fjord · coastline
- boatmenoarsman, rower, ferryman, gondolier, waterman
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- water sportsswimming, swimmer, surfing, surfer, diving
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
- marinerscaptain, sea captain, ship captain, boat captain, skipper
- naturalistsCharles Darwin, naturalist, field researcher, botanist, Carl Linnaeus
kayakerrower
Person propelling with oars
oarsman · sculler · canoeist · gondolier · motorboater
kayakerlandlubber
Non-seafaring person
hiker · mountaineer · rock climber · cyclist · caver
- kayak rentalsTemporary boat loans
- kayaking spotsWaters suited for small boats
- sea kayakEnclosed watercraft for oceans
- sea kayakingPaddling enclosed craft in ocean
- kayak toursGuided paddling expeditions
- kayak rollSelf-righting capsize maneuver