Canoe

A canoe is a lightweight, narrow water vessel, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel and using paddles.[1]

In British English, the term canoe can also refer to a kayak, whereas canoes are then called Canadian or open canoes to distinguish them from kayaks. However, for official competition purposes, the American distinction between a kayak and a canoe is almost always adopted.[2] At the Olympics, both conventions are used: under the umbrella terms Canoe Slalom and Canoe Sprint, there are separate events for canoes and kayaks.

  1. ^ "Bark Canoe Construction". Canadian Museum of History. Government of Canada. Retrieved 21 April 2024. In Canada, the most popular bark for canoe construction has come from the paper birch
  2. ^ Canoe Sprint at Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing). Retrieved 6 August 2024.
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