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Keel : A projecting strip along the bottom of the canoe, on the outside, to cut down slide slipping. Haystacks : Large standing waves which accompany deceleration of a current Ledge : The exposed edge of a rock stratum which acts as a natural low dam, or as a series of such dams. Lining : The use of ropes to work a boat down stream from the shore. Non-power face : The face of the paddle blade, opposite the power face Painter : A line attached to bow or stern of a boat 2 | P a g e Pitch : A section of a rapid usually steeper than the surrounding section; a drop Pool : A river section slower and deeper than surrounding sections Power face : The face of the paddle blade which bears against the water in a normal forward stroke Rapid : A section of a river characterized by steepening gradient, increased water, speed, obstructions and turbulence. Riffle : A section of a river, shallower than usual, in which small waves are noticeable, often over a gravel or sand bottom. Rocker : The longitudinal curvature of the bottom at the center line of the hull. Setting 3 | P a g e : Ferry with bow down stream: largely an eastern term Sheer : The upward curve of the sides of the hull from amidships to the ends Throat : The section of a paddle shaft just above the blade Thwarts : Transverse braces, from gunwale to gunwale, in a boat. Trim : The angle to the plane of the water at which the boat rides, for instance, down at the stern, down at the bow, or trimmed even (dead level) Tumble home : An i curving in cross section from the bilge to the gun whale Wet suit : A close fitting garnet of neopren sponge which affords thermal insulation in cold wate