whitewater kayaking
Turbulent river sport
Whitewater kayaking is the sport of navigating a kayak through turbulent river rapids.
Paddlers read the water to find routes through rocks, drops, and hydraulics while staying upright in churning currents.
The sport ranges from gentle Class I riffles to life-threatening Class V cascades: She's been whitewater kayaking since college.
- swiftwater rescueRetrieving people from dangerous currents
- ferryingConveying across water
- river runningWaterway navigation by boat
- river guideLeads waterway expeditions
- rapidsTurbulent river section
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