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Boats, Boats; correct names and description for all parts, general size…
Boats
Parts of Boats
Hull
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The more rounded a hull is the less stable it will be on flat water and the more stable it will be in waves. A rounded hull also makes the boat easier to roll upright if you were to flip over.
The more flat the bottom of the hull is the more stable the boat will be on flat water and the less stable it will be in rougher water. This will also make the boat harder to roll upright.
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Materials
Fiberglass
Lighter than plastic, but still very durable
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Kevlar
Used to make significantly lighter boats, with the trade off of making the boat more fragile
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Types of Boats
Canoe
Canoe specific parts
Floats
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Makes righting a capsized canoe much easier, faster, and safer
Thwarts or struts
One thwart may be designed to fit on your shoulders to make portaging the boat easier. This is known as a yoke
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Kayak
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Kayak specific parts
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Rudder
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Similar to a skeg, but allows the paddler to change the angle and use it to help steer
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Deck
A higher deck allows for more equipment storage and leg room, but also catches more wind with its larger horizontal cross sectional area.
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Boats; correct names and description for all parts, general size and shapes, materials, safety features and issues of the different paddlecraft used in the EXP program