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Paddling Definitions

Have you ever been confused by some of the terminology that is used by kayakers and canoers? This page will give you a basic rundown of all the paddler jargon you've ever wondered about.
Tandem
Definition of Paddling in Tandem. Tandem refers to a canoe or kayak that is paddled by two people. Paddling in tandem refers to the ability of the bow and stern padders to coordinate their paddling.
Paddling Shuttle
Paddling Definition of the Word Shuttle
Take-out
Paddling Definition of a take-out
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Definition of Roof Rack Cross Bars
Roof Rack Attachments
Definition of Roof Rack Attachments
Aftermarket Roof Rack
Definition of Aftermarket Roof Rack
Factory Installed Roof Rack
Definition of Factory Installed Roof Rack
Put-in
Paddling Definition of a Put-in
Surf Kayaking
Definition of Surf Kayaking
Whitewater
Definition of Whitewater
Open Water
Definition of Open Water
Protected Water
Definition of Protected Water
Whitewater Kayaking Jargon
Whitewater Kayakers have a language all to their own. This quick reference list will help you understand what they are talking about when you can't make sense of the "English" they are speaking.

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