paddlers
Those propelling canoes
Paddlers are people who paddle—propelling watercraft with oars or paddles.
The term covers kayakers, canoeists, and rafters: The paddlers navigated the rapids expertly.
It also applies to anyone wading and splashing in shallow water: Young paddlers cooled off at the beach.
In informal use, a paddler may be someone who spanks with a paddle.
Gentle touches, swimming styles
- portageOverland boat hauling
- gunwaleShip's side top edge
- tandemSequential two-person arrangement
- soloPerformance by one
j-stroke · draw · pry · sweep · bow · stern · kneeling · thwart
Refreshingly keen or stimulating
- eddyCircular counter-current
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- playboatingPaddlecraft stunts on rapids
- skegStabilizing hull projection
rudder · cockpit · deck · hull · touring · sit-on-top · kayaker
Turbulent, aerated river flow
- rapidsTurbulent river section
- inflatableExpandable by air
- guideLeader or instruction book
- oarsBladed poles for boats
teamwork · river · adventure · excursion · eddy · chute · drift · splash
strokes
Gentle touches, swimming styles
solo · j-stroke · draw · pry · sweep · bow · stern · kneeling · thwart · yoke
bracing
Refreshingly keen or stimulating
- eddyCircular counter-current
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- playboatingPaddlecraft stunts on rapids
skeg · rudder · cockpit · deck · hull · touring · sit-on-top · kayaker
whitewater
Turbulent, aerated river flow
- rapidsTurbulent river section
- inflatableExpandable by air
- guideLeader or instruction book
oars · teamwork · river · adventure · excursion · eddy · chute · drift · splash · currents
oarsman
One who propels boats
stroke · catch · drive · finish · recovery · sweep · scull · blade · rigging · slide
drummer
One who keeps rhythm
- steererOne who directs course
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- timingArt of choosing moments
reach · catch · pull · exit · festival · racing · team · longboat · waka · crew
- river peoplekayakers, rafters, canoers, river guides, oarsmen
- water sportsswimming, swimmer, surfing, surfer, diving
- Dragon Boatdragon boat, drummer, drum, dragon head, dragon tail
- Dragon Boat Festivaldragon boat, dragon boat race, dragon boat racing, dragon boats, rowing
paddlersmotorboaters
Engine vessel operators
powerboaters · speedboaters · jet skiers · sailors · motorists
paddlerssunbathers
People absorbing rays
swimmers · waders · loungers · beachgoers · anglers
- dog paddleHead-up swimming stroke
- doggy paddleSimple swimming stroke
- doggie paddleElementary swimming technique
- paddle boatPedal-driven recreational vessel
- paddle boardBuoyant platform for standing
- up a creek without a paddleFacing difficulty, lacking resources
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