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Capsizesearch for term
When a boat overturns so that it goes from being upright to upside down.
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Abbreviation for Cubic Feet per Second.
Chart (nautical)search for term
Marine map referencing water features, including depths, shorelines, scale, aids to navigation (like lights and buoys), and other features essential to marine navigation.
class Isearch for term
Very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering. (Skill Level: None) See also: class II
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Some rough water, maybe some rocks, small drops, might require maneuvering. (Skill Level: Basic Paddling Skill) See also: class I
Coamingsearch for term
The lip around the cockpit that allows the attachment of a spray skirt.
Cockpitsearch for term
The sitting area in a kayak.
Compasssearch for term
A magnetic device that indicates magnetic north and the other corresponding points of direction over 360 degrees.
Coursesearch for term
The compass direction of travel to a destination.