Canoe Misc.
This method is used to propel a canoe?
What is paddling
The front of a canoe.
What is the Bow
This allows the paddler to sit comfortable and at a good distance from the water while paddling.
What is the Seat
You should always wear this when you are on the water in case you fall in.
What is a Personal Flotation Device/ PFD
This is the name for the top of the paddle, or the handle of the paddle.
What is the Grip
One should always inform someone of these two things before boating.
What is your route and estimated return time
The back of a canoe.
What is the Stern
The main structure of the canoe and encompasses the exterior of the boat and the interior.
What is the hull
You should always do this when entering a canoe.
What is maintain three points of contact
From the grip to the throat of the paddle, this is the long skinny section of the paddle.
What is the Shaft
One common material for the hull of a canoe to be made out of is this.
What is aluminum / wood / fiberglass
The top edge of a canoe.
What is the gunwale
The cross braces that stretch from one side of the boat to the other. They strengthen the canoe.
What is a Thwart
You should always do this before going on a boating trip.
What is check weather and water conditions.
The part that goes in the water, and is flat. Each side often has multiple purposes: the power face and the back face.
What is the Blade
When boating two injuries that can be prevented by this accessory are sunburns and blisters.
What are Gloves
The centerline that helps track the canoe.
What is the Keel
The part of the canoe where the floor becomes the wall, the shape of this transition can vary.
What is the Chine
You should always carry this when boating to signal for help in case of an emergency.
What is a Whistle
The bottom-most part of the paddle, at the end of the blade.
What is the Tip
The section in the middle of a canoe.
What is the Amidship
A triangular covering at the bow and stern of the boat where the gunwales are attached.
What is the Deck
A thwart that stretches from one side of the canoe to the other and has a small semi-circle cut out that allows for more comfort when a canoeist carries the boat on his or her shoulders while portaging.
What is the Yoke
If your canoe capsizes you should always stay on this side of the canoe.
What is the Upstream Side
The top of the blade or the bottom of the shaft, where the blade starts to widen.
What is the Throat