C1 canoe

Open pointed boat that is propelled with a single-bladed paddle in a kneeling position; the V-shaped hull is somewhat unstable but gives maximum glide.

deck

Enclosed area fore and aft; it reinforces the canoe’s hull and prevents water from entering the cockpit.

forestem

Somewhat pointed forward part of the canoe hull.

single-bladed paddle

Instrument made up of a flat oar blade attached to a handle for propelling and steering a canoe.