Definition: A sprayskirt is a waterproof barrier worn by paddlers that wraps around the cockpit of a kayak or closed canoe thereby keeping water out of the boat.
Pronunciation: sprey-skurt
Alternate Spellings: spray skirt, spray-skirt
Sprayskirt
By George Sayour, About.com
An NRS Kayak Sprayskirt
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