Water
an enclosed area of water in a port, where passengers get on or off
dock
The front of a kayak
bow
the part where you hold the paddle
grip
A short pole that you push into the water in order to move a kayak.
paddle
One of the two long parts of your body with your hands at the end
arm
The land that is on the edge of a lake, river, or sea
shore
The top half of a kayak
deck
Acts as the handle for the paddle
shaft
A piece of equipment that is filled with air or light material and is designed to help you float if you fall into water
life jacket
One of the two parts of the body at each side of the neckthat join the arms to the rest of the body
shoulder
A strong wall that protects a beach from the force of the waves
breakwater
The rear of a kayak
stern
Side of the blade that captures water as you stroke forward
power face
a small metal or plastic object that you put in your mouth and blow to ask for help
signal whistle
The short, thick finger on the side of your hand that makes it possible to hold and pick things up easily
thumb
A part of a river where the water flows so fast that it looks white.
white water
A waterproof hold inside the kayak where you can store items you're taking with you.
hatch
Rubber ring that prevents water from running down the shaft
drip ring
stretchy lines placed in the deck
shock cord
The part of the body between the hand and the arm
wrist
a narrow strip of water that goes from a sea or lake into the land
cove / bay / inlet
The opening where you sit in/on a kayak
cockpit
Wide portion of the paddle used to push through the water
blade
Object used to remove the water from the cockpit
bilge pump
The muscles around your pelvis, hips, and abdomen that you use in most body movements
core/torso