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Kayaking and Canoeing Basics
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Bow
The front end of a canoe or kayak; it cuts through water as the craft moves.
Stern
The back end of a canoe or kayak; it affects the navigation and the wake.
Hull
The shape of the bottom of the canoe or kayak that determines stability and speed.
Chine
The part of a kayak or canoe where the bottom meets the side; affects the boat's stability and how it handles in water.
Rocker
The curvature of the kayak's or canoe's hull from bow to stern; affects maneuverability.
Keel
A ridge running along the bottom of a canoe or kayak that adds stability and helps with tracking.
Wet Exit
A safety technique used to exit a capsized kayak.
Eskimo Roll
A technique used to right an overturned kayak without exiting the craft.
Bracing
A stabilizing stroke where the paddle is used flat on the water surface to prevent capsizing.
J Stroke
A canoeing stroke used to maintain a straight path, it ends with a slight pry motion.
Forward Stroke
The most basic kayak or canoe stroke used to propel the boat forward.
Sweep Stroke
A broad canoe or kayak stroke for turning the boat; the paddle moves in a wide arc.
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