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KAYAK
The term kayak is derived from usage in arctic languages where it describes a long narrow hunting boat propelled by single or double paddles. There are a variety of spellings including kajak, qayaq, qajaq, etc. The term kayak has been most closely associated with boat designs deriving from indigenous Greenland types. Greenland type kayaks are almost invariably propelled by a single paddler using a double bladed paddle. Other types of boats:
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