| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | attain | paddle upstream using eddies |
| 2. | beam | width of the kayak |
| 3. | bilge pump | pump removing cockpit water |
| 4. | blade | flat part of a paddle |
| 5. | boil | upwelling turbulent water |
| 6. | boof | lift bow over a drop |
| 7. | bow | front end of the kayak |
| 8. | bracing | support stroke to prevent capsize |
| 9. | broach | turn broadside in current |
| 10. | bulkhead | internal wall creating compartments |
| 11. | bungee | elastic deck cord |
| 12. | C-to-C roll | compact snapping roll technique |
| 13. | cadence | stroke rate while paddling |
| 14. | capsize | flip over in water |
| 15. | carabiner | clipping connector for rescue |
| 16. | chine | edge where hull surfaces meet |
| 17. | coaming | rim around cockpit opening |
| 18. | cockpit | opening where paddler sits |
| 19. | combat roll | fast roll in active water |
| 20. | cross-bow draw | draw stroke across the bow |
| 21. | current | flowing movement of water |
| 22. | deck | top surface of the kayak |
| 23. | displacement hull | rounded hull for efficiency |
| 24. | draw | stroke pulling kayak sideways |
| 25. | drysuit | waterproof immersion suit |
| 26. | drytop | waterproof paddling jacket |
| 27. | eddy | calm water behind obstacle |
| 28. | edging | tilting kayak onto its side |
| 29. | feather | offset angle between blades |
| 30. | ferry | cross current without drifting |
| 31. | float bag | air bag for buoyancy |
| 32. | float plan | shared trip itinerary and timing |
| 33. | fog | low cloud reducing visibility |
| 34. | footpeg | adjustable foot support |
| 35. | forward stroke | main stroke for moving ahead |
| 36. | freeboard | height above the water |
| 37. | glide | distance traveled after stroke |
| 38. | grab loop | loop used for rescue handling |
| 39. | hand signal | visual gesture for communication |
| 40. | hatch | storage compartment opening |
| 41. | headwind | wind blowing against travel |
| 42. | helmet | protective headgear for paddling |
| 43. | high brace | stronger support stroke higher |
| 44. | hip snap | quick hip motion for rolling |
| 45. | hole | reversing water below drop |
| 46. | horizon line | visual edge before a drop |
| 47. | hull | main body of the kayak |
| 48. | hypothermia | dangerously low body temperature |
| 49. | kayak | small narrow paddle boat |
| 50. | landing | bringing kayak ashore |
| 51. | launch | set kayak onto water |
| 52. | leash | retaining cord for gear |
| 53. | line | planned route through water |
| 54. | low brace | support stroke with low elbows |
| 55. | maneuverability | ease of turning and handling |
| 56. | paddle | double-bladed tool for propulsion |
| 57. | peel-out | leave eddy into current |
| 58. | PFD | personal flotation device |
| 59. | planing hull | flat hull for maneuvering |
| 60. | portage | carry boat around obstacle |
| 61. | pour-over | water pouring over obstacle |
| 62. | primary stability | initial steadiness on flat water |
| 63. | pry | stroke pushing kayak sideways |
| 64. | put-in | place where trip starts |
| 65. | raft-up | gather kayaks together on water |
| 66. | rapid | fast turbulent river section |
| 67. | re-entry | getting back into kayak |
| 68. | riffle | shallow broken water |
| 69. | river knife | safety knife for entanglement |
| 70. | rocker | curve from bow to stern |
| 71. | roll | right overturned kayak upright |
| 72. | rudder | steering blade at stern |
| 73. | scout | inspect rapid before running |
| 74. | seam | line where currents meet |
| 75. | self-rescue | rescue performed alone |
| 76. | shaft | central handle of a paddle |
| 77. | sieve | rock gap trapping boats |
| 78. | skeg | retractable tracking fin |
| 79. | sprayskirt | cover sealing cockpit opening |
| 80. | stern | rear end of the kayak |
| 81. | strainer | obstacle letting water through |
| 82. | sweep | wide turning paddle stroke |
| 83. | T-rescue | partner rescue for emptying kayak |
| 84. | take-out | place where trip ends |
| 85. | thigh brace | support for leg control |
| 86. | throw bag | rescue rope in bag |
| 87. | tide | regular rise and fall |
| 88. | toggle | carry handle at ends |
| 89. | tongue | smooth V-shaped current |
| 90. | towline | line for towing kayaks |
| 91. | tracking | ability to hold course |
| 92. | trim | fore-and-aft balance of kayak |
| 93. | undercut | rock with dangerous overhang |
| 94. | waterline | level where hull meets water |
| 95. | wave train | series of standing waves |
| 96. | wet exit | escaping from overturned kayak |
| 97. | wetsuit | insulating neoprene suit |
| 98. | whistle | sound signal safety device |
| 99. | whitewater | fast turbulent paddling water |
| 100. | yaw | side-to-side turning tendency |
