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The front or extreme forward end of the canoe.

Image: Bow

Main centerline (backbone) of the canoe hull that increases stability in the water

Image: Keel

Styrofoam or air bags placed in a canoe to help keep the craft afloat in the event of a capsize. Remember - STAY with The Canoe!

Image: Flotation

Gunwale or Gunnel

The section along the top of the canoe from bow to stern where the sides meet; a strip along the top of the canoe's sides.

Image: Gunwale or Gunnel

Launch the canoe

Moving the canoe into the water: one paddler straddles the stern while the second paddler moves towards the bow. The stern paddler pushes off and climbs in.

Image: Launch the canoe

Leeward
vs.
Windward

Leeward: the direction away from the wind; downwind

Windward: the direction from wihich the wind is blowing

Image: Leeward
vs.
Windward

The "tool" used to move a canoe through the water. Different from rowing with an oar as it does not have a fulcrum point for added leverage

Image: Paddle

Port
vs.
Starboard

When facing the bow, port is on the left and starboard is on the right side of the canoe.

Image: Port
vs.
Starboard

Personal Flotation Device: Remember... EVERYONE must wear a life vest!!!!

Image: PFD

To carry the canoe, gear, and supplies from one body of water to another.

Image: Portage

The cross braces which stretch from gunnel to gunnel to strengthen an open canoe

Image: Thwart

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