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Parts of a Kayak

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These are the basic parts of a kayak and the terminology used in kayaking.

Kayaks are pretty simple in design. You will see these terms if you do further reading about kayaking and hear them when chatting with other kayakers.





Now, if you really want to impress someone . . . get to know these terms!

Bow                Front end of the kayak (fore) (of the cockpit)
Stern              Back end of the kayak (aft) (of the cockpit)
Port                Left side of the kayak - facing forward
Starboard      Right side of the kayak - facing forward


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