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a competitive event where sailboats compete against each other in a defined course or distance

course de voile, régate

course de voile, régate

Ex: The team celebrated their victory after crossing the finish line first in sailing race.
sailing
[nom]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

départ

départ

Ex: They went sailing along the coast, marveling at the beautiful views and marine life.
rowing
[nom]

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

aviron, rame

aviron, rame

Ex: After a few lessons rowing, he became quite skilled .

the sport or activity of paddling a small, narrow watercraft called a kayak using a double-bladed paddle

kayak, kayakisme

kayak, kayakisme

Ex: He tackled the difficult course in the kayaking championship.

the sport or activity of paddling a small, narrow boat called a canoe using a single-bladed paddle

canotage, canoë

canotage, canoë

Ex: The team excelled in the canoeing relay event.

the sport or activity of navigating a kayak through fast-moving, turbulent river sections known as whitewater

kayak en eaux vives, kayak sur rivière agitée

kayak en eaux vives, kayak sur rivière agitée

Ex: Whitewater kayaking requires strong paddling skills and nerves of steel .

the sport or activity of skiing on the surface of the water while being towed behind a motorboat

ski nautique, ski sur l'eau

ski nautique, ski sur l'eau

Ex: They raced each other water skiing on the lake .

a water sport in which a person stands on a board and uses a paddle to move through the water

paddleboarding, stand up paddle (SUP)

paddleboarding, stand up paddle (SUP)

Ex: Paddleboarding is a great workout for your core and balance.

a water sport that involves riding on a short, narrow board while being towed behind a motorboat, often performing tricks and maneuvers on the boat's wake

wakeboard, wakeboarding

wakeboard, wakeboarding

Ex: He's part of a wakeboarding team competing nationally.

the water sport of riding a board on a simulated wave, mastering balance

flowboarding, surfing sur vague simulée

flowboarding, surfing sur vague simulée

Ex: Flowboarding is a popular attraction at many water parks.
surfing
[nom]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

surf

surf

Ex: The waves were perfect for surfing that afternoon.

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

natation

natation

Ex: We have a swimming pool in our backyard for summer fun.

a water sport in which players compete underwater to score goals with a buoyant ball

rugby sous-marin, rugby aquatique

rugby sous-marin, rugby aquatique

Ex: Underwater rugby combines elements of rugby and swimming .

a team sport played in water, combining elements of swimming and soccer

water-polo, polo aquatique

water-polo, polo aquatique

Ex: After watching a few games , I started to appreciate how water polo really is .

the competitive sport of rowing specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities

l'aviron adapté, l'aviron pour personnes handicapées

l'aviron adapté, l'aviron pour personnes handicapées

Ex: She 's aiming to qualify for para rowing World Cup .
plunge
[nom]

a deliberate and forceful dive or jump into the water

plongée, saut

plongée, saut

Ex: Plunges are a popular activity at the water park , attracting thrill-seekers of all ages .

to lose balance and be thrown off the surfboard due to the impact of a wave

se rétamer, se viander

se rétamer, se viander

Ex: After the big wave hit , I wiped out and lost my surfboard .
stroke
[nom]

the coordinated movement of arms and legs used to propel oneself through the water or move a boat forward

coup, pagayage

coup, pagayage

Ex: stroke technique is crucial for long-distance swimming .
to sail
[verbe]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

naviguer, voguer

naviguer, voguer

Ex: They decided sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .
diving
[nom]

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

plongée

plongée

Ex: The athlete excelled in the diving event.

the competitive canoeing adapted for athletes with physical disabilities, often using specialized equipment and classifications

canoë adapté, canoë paralympique

canoë adapté, canoë paralympique

Ex: para canoe community is supportive and welcoming to all athletes .

the act or sport of swimming underwater, using special equipment such as an oxygen tank, etc.

plongée sous-marine

plongée sous-marine

Ex: The guide explained the safety rules scuba diving.
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