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sailing race

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

Ex: He trained for months to prepare for the sailing race. 
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sailing
sailing
[noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: She spends her weekends sailing on the lake, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the water. 
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rowing
rowing
[noun]

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

Ex: The team won the rowing competition with a record time. 
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kayaking
kayaking
[noun]

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

Ex: She set a record time in the kayaking race. 
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canoeing
canoeing
[noun]

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

Ex: He won first place in the canoeing race. 
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whitewater kayaking

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

Ex: Their team dominated the whitewater kayaking race. 
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water skiing

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

Ex: He's competing in the water skiing championship next week. 
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paddleboarding

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

Ex: I tried paddleboarding for the first time last weekend, and it was so much fun. 
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wakeboarding

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

Ex: They're attending a wakeboarding clinic to refine their technique. 
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flowboarding

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

Ex: His flowboarding skills improved after dedicated training. 
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surfing
surfing
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys surfing and spends most of his free time riding waves at the beach. 
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swimming
swimming
[noun]

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

Ex: He learned how to do the front crawl stroke in swimming lessons. 
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underwater rugby

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

Ex: The sport of underwater rugby requires strong swimming skills. 
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water polo

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

Ex: Water polo is a challenging sport that requires both swimming and teamwork. 
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para rowing

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

Ex: She's training hard for the para rowing championships. 
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plunge
plunge
[noun]

a deliberate and forceful dive or jump into the water

Ex: He took a refreshing plunge into the cool water after a long run. 
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to wipe out

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

Ex: Wiping out is inevitable in the world of surfing, even for the most experienced riders. 
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stroke
stroke
[noun]

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

Ex: Learning proper stroke mechanics helps athletes improve performance and prevent injury. 
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to sail
to sail
[Verb]

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

Ex: The sailboat gracefully sailed across the open sea, propelled by the ocean breeze. 
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diving
diving
[noun]

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

Ex: Diving is one of the most-watched sports in the Olympics. 
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para canoe

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

Ex: Para canoe is an inclusive sport for athletes with physical disabilities. 
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scuba diving

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

Ex: She went scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef last summer. 
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