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Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving over water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle ...
Kayak paddlers in Pakistan snow training at Hanna Lake. A kayak is a small, narrow human-powered watercraft typically propelled by means of a long, double-bladed paddle. The word kayak originates from the Inuktitut word qajaq (IPA:). In British English, the kayak is also considered to be a kind of canoe.
Kayaking – use of a kayak for moving across water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a boat where the paddler faces forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle. Most kayaks have closed decks.
The first snow boating race was held in Lienz, Austria by a local group of kayakers in 2002 and in 2007 a so-called 'world championship' was held in Lienz where Peter Draxl from Austria was the first champion [2] Subsequent world championships moved indoors to better control the terrain. [3]
Whitewater kayaking is an outdoor adventure sport where paddlers navigate a river in a specially designed kayak. Whitewater kayaking includes several styles: river running, creeking, slalom, playboating, and squirt boating. [1] Each style offers a different way to experience the thrill and beauty of whitewater environments.
Canoeing in the USA 1920s. Canoeing is an ancient mode of transportation. [1] Modern recreational canoeing was established in the late 19th century. Among early promoters of canoeing as a sport was Carl Smith, who introduced canoeing to Sweden in the 1880s.
Kayaker by the Boulter's Weir flume during the summer. The River Thames in England is a very popular river for kayakers and canoeists, [1] [2] and is home to several canoe clubs, including the Royal Canoe Club which is the oldest canoe club in the world.
Kayak. Nathan Baggaley, two Olympic silver medal; Grant Kenny; Clint Robinson, three-time Olympic medalist; Anna Wood, Women's World K2 500 and K2 1000 Champion 1998, Olympic bronze 1996; Ken Wallace, 2008 Beijing Olympics – Bronze K1 1000 and Gold K1 500