Sports - Water Sports

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

Ex: he competed in her first international sailing race last summer .
sailing [noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: He learned the basics of sailing during his summer vacation and quickly fell in love with the sport .
rowing [noun]

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

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kayaking [noun]

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

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canoeing [noun]

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

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

Ex: They wore helmets for safety during whitewater kayaking .

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

Ex: He 's trying to improve his water skiing technique .

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

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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

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

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surfing [noun]

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

Ex: She took up surfing as a teenager and has been passionate about the sport ever since .
swimming [noun]

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

Ex: Swimming helps to improve our cardiovascular fitness .

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

Ex: The goal in underwater rugby is to place the ball in the opponent 's basket .

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

Ex: The water polo match was intense , with both teams giving their best effort to score .

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

Ex: The para rowing team practices together every day .
plunge [noun]

a deliberate and forceful dive or jump into the water

Ex: The swimming competition started with a graceful plunge from the starting blocks .

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

Ex: She wiped out during the competition but managed to paddle back out for another attempt .
stroke [noun]

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

Ex: She focused on improving her freestyle stroke for faster swimming times .
to sail [verb]

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

Ex: In favorable conditions , the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake .
diving [noun]

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

Ex: Professional diving can be quite dangerous .

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

Ex: She trained tirelessly to qualify for the para canoe team .

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

Ex: The clear waters make this location perfect for scuba diving .