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The widest part of canoe (or any vessel).
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| Bent-Shaft Paddle |
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A paddle with a bend in the shaft near the throat, which increases power but decreases control.
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| Blade |
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The widened end of the paddle that does the work in the water.
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| Bow |
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The front end of a canoe.
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| Broach |
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A dangerous situation in which a canoe is caught against an obstruction and turned sideways by the current.
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