kayaking
Canoe's nimbler cousin
Kayaking is the activity or sport of paddling a kayak—a narrow, low boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle.
It ranges from leisurely lake paddling to whitewater rapids and ocean expeditions: We went kayaking on the river.
Sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking are distinct disciplines with specialized equipment.
Turbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- eddyCircular counter-current
- currentDirected flow of charge
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
chute · hydraulic · wave · hole · strainer · portage · scouting · class
Flat-bladed water tool
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- helmetProtective head covering
- drysuitSealed immersion garment
wetsuit · pogies · cockpit · footpegs · bulkhead · drybag · carabiner · booties
Flat-bladed water tool
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- rollList of names
- featheringAdjusting blade pitch horizontally
j-stroke · sweep · draw · sculling · edging · carving · reverse · rudder
Large flowing watercourse
- streamSteady continuous flow
- tributaryStream entering larger river
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- estuaryTidal mixing zone
bay · coastline · fjord · sea · ocean · inlet · cove · harbor
Unsealed hull watercraft
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
- inflatableExpandable by air
- tandemSequential two-person arrangement
folding · playboat · river-runner · crossover · outrigger · hull · rocker · volume
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- journeyTravel from place to place
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
camping · circumnavigation · crossing · remote · island-hopping · wildlife · discovery
Ski race through gates
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- poloMounted mallet sport
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
racing · competition · regatta · athlete · medal · championship · flatwater · downriver
Sustained effort capacity
- coreCentral essential portion
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
strength · aerobic · workout · training · rotational · shoulder · grip · cadence
rapids
Turbulent river section
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- eddyCircular counter-current
- currentDirected flow of charge
turbulence · chute · hydraulic · wave · hole · strainer · portage · scouting · class · gradient
paddle
Flat-bladed water tool
- PFDWearable flotation equipment, abbreviated
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- helmetProtective head covering
drysuit · wetsuit · pogies · cockpit · footpegs · bulkhead · drybag · carabiner · booties
paddle
Flat-bladed water tool
feathering · j-stroke · sweep · draw · sculling · edging · carving · reverse · rudder · balance
river
Large flowing watercourse
estuary · bay · coastline · fjord · sea · ocean · inlet · cove · harbor · channel
sit-on-top
Unsealed hull watercraft
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- recreationalRelated to enjoyment activities
- inflatableExpandable by air
tandem · folding · playboat · river-runner · crossover · outrigger · hull · rocker · volume · stability
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- journeyTravel from place to place
backcountry · camping · circumnavigation · crossing · remote · island-hopping · wildlife · discovery
slalom
Ski race through gates
freestyle · racing · competition · regatta · athlete · medal · championship · flatwater · downriver · gates
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- coreCentral essential portion
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
conditioning · strength · aerobic · workout · training · rotational · shoulder · grip · cadence · exertion
- outdoor activitieshiking, biking, camping, camping trip, climbing wall
- travel activitiessightseeing, beaches, guided tours, tours, museums
- beach resortseaside inn, beachfront villa, ocean view room, private beach, infinity pool
- beach thingsbeach, sand, waves, towel, sunscreen
- California activitiessurfing, beach volleyball, hiking, wine tasting, whale watching
- island activitiessnorkeling, surfing, scuba diving, beach volleyball, parasailing
kayakingmotorboating
Boating using engine propulsion
powerboating · sailing · jet skiing · canoeing · rowing
kayakinghiking
Recreational trail walking
mountain climbing · cycling · skydiving · rock climbing · running
kayakingsunbathing
Deliberate exposure to rays
lounging · sitting idle · reading · napping · meditation
- kayaking spotsWaters suited for small boats
- sea kayakingPaddling enclosed craft in ocean
- whitewater kayakingPaddling craft through rapids
- ocean kayakingPaddling watercraft in marine waters
- river kayakingBoating through flowing currents
- kayaking toursGuided small-boat water trips
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