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Kayaking

Kayaking, KY ak ihng, is a sport and a form of recreation in which one or more people paddle a kayak. A kayak is a light, narrow boat, like a canoe with a deck. The deck has one, two, or four openings called cockpits, in which the kayakers sit. Each cockpit holds one person. The kayaker or kayakers sit facing forward and propel the craft with a paddle that has a blade at each end. More »

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Surfing

Surfing is an exciting water sport in which a person rides waves, usually in the ocean. People in... More >>

Water polo

Water polo is a sport in which two teams in a pool try to score by throwing or pushing a hollow... More >>

Water-skiing

Water-skiing is a popular sport in which a person wearing special skis is pulled over the water... More >>

Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a common term for two similar water sports--sailsurfing and sailboarding. Both... More >>