kayakers
Whitewater boat people
Kayakers are people who paddle kayaks—small, narrow watercraft propelled with a double-bladed paddle.
The term covers everyone from weekend recreational paddlers to competitive athletes navigating whitewater rapids: Kayakers gathered at the river for the annual race.
See also KAYAK.
Turbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- eddyCircular counter-current
- currentDirected flow of charge
- gorgeDeep, narrow valley
canyon · tributary · confluence · portage · put-in · take-out · hydraulic · strainer
Flat-bladed water tool
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
- helmetProtective head covering
- drysuitSealed immersion garment
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
Those who paddle boats
- rowersThose who propel boats
- boatersStiff straw hats
- raftersSloped roof beams
- paddleboardersPeople standing on watercraft
Organized boat racing event
- slalomSki race through gates
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- raceCompetition of speed
- medalMetal honor token
champion · training · athlete · endurance · K1 · K2 · gates · qualifying
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- journeyTravel from place to place
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
challenge · backcountry · discovery · quest · voyage · remote · uncharted
rapids
Turbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- eddyCircular counter-current
- currentDirected flow of charge
gorge · canyon · tributary · confluence · portage · put-in · take-out · hydraulic · strainer · sweeper
paddle
Flat-bladed water tool
- lifejacketBuoyant vest for water
- helmetProtective head covering
- drysuitSealed immersion garment
canoeists
Those who paddle boats
regatta
Organized boat racing event
medal · champion · training · athlete · endurance · K1 · K2 · gates · qualifying · heat
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- journeyTravel from place to place
thrill · challenge · backcountry · discovery · quest · voyage · remote · uncharted
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
- river peoplerafters, canoers, paddlers, river guides, oarsmen
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- Adventurersexplorers, adventurers, pioneers, trailblazers, pathfinders
- waterfrontquay, beachfront, promenade, pier, oceanfront
- water sportsswimming, swimmer, surfing, surfer, diving
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
kayakersrafters
Sloped roof beams
motorboaters · sailors · powerboaters · canoers · jet skiers
kayakerslandlubbers
Non-seafaring people, derisively
hikers · mountaineers · rock climbers · skydivers · paragliders