Canoeing
Highest governing body | International Canoe Federation |
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Presence | |
Olympic | 1936–present |
World Games | Canoe polo: 2005–present |
Canoeing is an activity which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle. Common meanings of the term are limited to when the canoeing is the central purpose of the activity. Broader meanings include when it is combined with other activities such as canoe camping, or where canoeing is merely a transportation method used to accomplish other activities. Most present-day canoeing is done as or as a part of a sport or recreational activity. In some parts of Europe canoeing refers to both canoeing and kayaking, with a canoe being called an open canoe.
A few of the recreational forms of canoeing are canoe camping and canoe racing. Other forms include a wide range of canoeing on lakes, rivers, oceans, ponds and streams.
History of organized recreational canoeing
Canoeing is an ancient mode of transportation.
More than 170 national canoe associations and federations are members of the ICF, including the
Recreational canoeing
Most present-day canoeing is done as or as a part of a sport or recreational activity. In some parts of Europe, canoeing refers to both canoeing and kayaking, with a canoe being called an Open canoe. A few of the recreational forms of canoeing are canoe camping and canoe racing such as canoe sprint and canoe marathons. Other forms include a wide range of canoeing on lakes, rivers, oceans, ponds, and streams.
The
In his lifetime, according to the
See also
- List of sprint canoeists by country
- Outline of canoeing and kayaking
- Canoe paddle strokes
- Kayak
- Canadian (canoe)
References
- ISSN 0028-2529.
- S2CID 151360522.
- ^ "Canoe/Kayak Sprint Equipment and History". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Rio 2016 Olympics: Know your sport — Canoeing". The Indian Express. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ canoekayakmag (9 August 2004). "Obituary: Verlen Kruger Remembered". Canoe & Kayak. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
External links
- International Canoe Federation (ICF)
- CanoeResults.eu (results of mayor canoe competitions)