Kayak
Kayak a fully decked canoe. The paddler sits in the kayak and uses a double-bladed paddle (canoe) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 152P.) Kayak a lightweight fibreglass canoe propelled by a double-bladed paddle, used for leisure and in competitive sport (dict. Of sp. And ex. Sc. 2006, 119P.) Kayak a type of fully-decked canoe. The paddler is seated and uses a double-bladed paddle (canoe) kayak a type of small canoe which is pointed at both ends, and almost completely covered, with only a narrow opening for the canoeist (dict. Of leis., Trav. And tour., 2008, 170P.) Kayak a closed boat similar to a canoe originally used by the eskimos for hunting. In competitive kayaking there are two boat classes: the racing kayak is made of wood or plastic and equipped with either a fin or stern steering. The dimensions vary depending on the number of athletes in the boat. It is propelled by the athlete with a double paddle from a seated position. The slalom and white water racing kayak is made of plastic, does not have a rudder, is unsinkable and is equipped with holding straps and a spray cover. It has no weight restrictions and varies in size for slalom and white-water kayaking. Depending on the number of crew, the boats are classified into single kayak (kl), kayak pair (k2), kayak triple (k3), and kayak four (k4). Slalom and white-water kayaks are always singles. Special kayaks have been designed for canoe polo and marathon kayaking and there is a large variety of designs available for recreational kayaking (» canoeing). (H.Haag &g. Haag, dictionary, 2003, 271p.)
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