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Terms in this set (410)
A projecting strip along the bottom of the canoe, on
Keel
the outside, to cut down slide slipping.
Large standing waves which accompany deceleration
Haystacks
of a current
The exposed edge of a rock stratum which acts as a
Ledge
natural low dam, or as a series of such dams.
The use of ropes to work a boat down stream from
Lining
the shore.
The face of the paddle blade, opposite the power
Non-power face
face
Painter A line attached to bow or stern of a boat
A section of a rapid usually steeper than the
Pitch
surrounding section; a drop
A river section slower and deeper than surrounding
Pool
sections
The face of the paddle blade which bears against the
Power face
water in a normal forward stroke
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A section of a river characterized by steepening
Rapid gradient, increased water, speed, obstructions and
turbulence.
A section of a river, shallower than usual, in which
Riffle small waves are noticeable, often over a gravel or
sand bottom.
The longitudinal curvature of the bottom at the center
Rocker
line of the hull.
Setting Ferry with bow down stream: largely an eastern term
The upward curve of the sides of the hull from
Sheer
amidships to the ends
Throat The section of a paddle shaft just above the blade
Transverse braces, from gunwale to gunwale, in a
Thwarts
boat.
The angle to the plane of the water at which the boat
Trim rides, for instance, down at the stern, down at the
bow, or trimmed even (dead level)
An i curving in cross section from the bilge to the gun
Tumble home
whale
A close fitting garnet of neopren sponge which
Wet suit
affords thermal insulation in cold water
An area below a ledge or boulder over which water is
White eddy flowing, characterized by a highly aerated backflip at
the surface.
Beam The transverse measurement at a boats widest part
In the cross section of a hull the point of greatest
Bilge
curvature between the bottom and the side
The turning broadside of a boat due to action of
Broaching different currents at bow and stern: sideways against a
rock
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Channel A canoeable through river section
A channel through a gap or drop in a rapid, steeper
Chute
and faster than the surrounding water.
On a traditional canoe, the triangular piece of wood
to which the gunwhales attach at their ends. In a
Deck
whitewater canoe or kayak, a covering for the entire
hull to prevent entrance of water
A waterproof pack which is carried in the boat in
Dry pack
white water
A maneuver to move laterally across a current by
Ferry paddling upstream either backward or forward, and at
an angle to the current
Black (map color) man made
Green (map color) vegetation over 6 feet
White (map color) vegetation under 6 feet
Blue (map color) water
Brown (map color) contour lines
Red (map color) major roadways
Purple (map color) new additions
Beam (map color) the transverse measurement at a boat's widest part
any of several paddle strokes providing stability
Bracing stroke against the capsizing force of a lateral current; may
also be used for turning
the turning boatside of a boat due to the action of
Broaching
different currents at bow and stern
high bracing strokes, so called because the paddler
Hanging strokes
hangs some of his weight on the paddle held high
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the white water term for the phenomena of
supernormal flow in a river, characterized by high
Heavy water
standing waves, fast currents, extreme velocity
difference etc
an incurving in cross-section from the bilge to the
Tumblehome
gunwale; throws water away from you
forward stroke used in the stern to provide forward
momentum; feathering the stroke outward at the tail
J-stroke
counteracts the off-center stroke and helps to
maintain straight line of travel
Draw side stroke used to pull canoe toward the paddle
used with draw strokes primarily from the bow in
Cross-draw
order to move the canoe from side to side
side stroke in the stern used both fro sideward
Pry movement and for turning; can be used in bow but is
not as powerful as the draw for side movement
for forward motion and turning; describes the arc of
Sweep
the gunwale
for single paddling from center of canoe; begin and
Inverted sweep end stroke away from boat, sharp hook at finish will
turn canoe toward paddle side
What are the 3 longest The St. John, Androscoggin, and the Kennebec
rivers in Maine
Biggest lake in Maine Moosehead Lake
How many miles of Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline
coastline does Maine have
What does Dirigo mean Dirigo means "I lead"
Who are the two men on They are a farmer and a sailor
the state flag for maine
What is the Maine state The gem is a tourmaline
gem
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Terms in this set (410)
A projecting strip along the bottom of the canoe, on
Keel
the outside, to cut down slide slipping.
Large standing waves which accompany deceleration
Haystacks
of a current
The exposed edge of a rock stratum which acts as a
Ledge
natural low dam, or as a series of such dams.
The use of ropes to work a boat down stream from
Lining
the shore.
The face of the paddle blade, opposite the power
Non-power face
face
Painter A line attached to bow or stern of a boat
A section of a rapid usually steeper than the
Pitch
surrounding section; a drop
A river section slower and deeper than surrounding
Pool
sections
The face of the paddle blade which bears against the
Power face
water in a normal forward stroke
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A section of a river characterized by steepening
Rapid gradient, increased water, speed, obstructions and
turbulence.
A section of a river, shallower than usual, in which
Riffle small waves are noticeable, often over a gravel or
sand bottom.
The longitudinal curvature of the bottom at the center
Rocker
line of the hull.
Setting Ferry with bow down stream: largely an eastern term
The upward curve of the sides of the hull from
Sheer
amidships to the ends
Throat The section of a paddle shaft just above the blade
Transverse braces, from gunwale to gunwale, in a
Thwarts
boat.
The angle to the plane of the water at which the boat
Trim rides, for instance, down at the stern, down at the
bow, or trimmed even (dead level)
An i curving in cross section from the bilge to the gun
Tumble home
whale
A close fitting garnet of neopren sponge which
Wet suit
affords thermal insulation in cold water
An area below a ledge or boulder over which water is
White eddy flowing, characterized by a highly aerated backflip at
the surface.
Beam The transverse measurement at a boats widest part
In the cross section of a hull the point of greatest
Bilge
curvature between the bottom and the side
The turning broadside of a boat due to action of
Broaching different currents at bow and stern: sideways against a
rock
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Channel A canoeable through river section
A channel through a gap or drop in a rapid, steeper
Chute
and faster than the surrounding water.
On a traditional canoe, the triangular piece of wood
to which the gunwhales attach at their ends. In a
Deck
whitewater canoe or kayak, a covering for the entire
hull to prevent entrance of water
A waterproof pack which is carried in the boat in
Dry pack
white water
A maneuver to move laterally across a current by
Ferry paddling upstream either backward or forward, and at
an angle to the current
Black (map color) man made
Green (map color) vegetation over 6 feet
White (map color) vegetation under 6 feet
Blue (map color) water
Brown (map color) contour lines
Red (map color) major roadways
Purple (map color) new additions
Beam (map color) the transverse measurement at a boat's widest part
any of several paddle strokes providing stability
Bracing stroke against the capsizing force of a lateral current; may
also be used for turning
the turning boatside of a boat due to the action of
Broaching
different currents at bow and stern
high bracing strokes, so called because the paddler
Hanging strokes
hangs some of his weight on the paddle held high
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the white water term for the phenomena of
supernormal flow in a river, characterized by high
Heavy water
standing waves, fast currents, extreme velocity
difference etc
an incurving in cross-section from the bilge to the
Tumblehome
gunwale; throws water away from you
forward stroke used in the stern to provide forward
momentum; feathering the stroke outward at the tail
J-stroke
counteracts the off-center stroke and helps to
maintain straight line of travel
Draw side stroke used to pull canoe toward the paddle
used with draw strokes primarily from the bow in
Cross-draw
order to move the canoe from side to side
side stroke in the stern used both fro sideward
Pry movement and for turning; can be used in bow but is
not as powerful as the draw for side movement
for forward motion and turning; describes the arc of
Sweep
the gunwale
for single paddling from center of canoe; begin and
Inverted sweep end stroke away from boat, sharp hook at finish will
turn canoe toward paddle side
What are the 3 longest The St. John, Androscoggin, and the Kennebec
rivers in Maine
Biggest lake in Maine Moosehead Lake
How many miles of Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline
coastline does Maine have
What does Dirigo mean Dirigo means "I lead"
Who are the two men on They are a farmer and a sailor
the state flag for maine
What is the Maine state The gem is a tourmaline
gem
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