Water Sports: English Vocabulary List

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

"Sailing race starts with a starting horn."

"Sailing race starts with a starting horn and boats cross the line as the timer counts down."

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

"Enjoy sailing on lake."

"We enjoy sailing on the lake during warm summer weekends with friends and family together."

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

"Rowing is a great full-body workout."

"The rowing team practiced at five in the morning on the freezing river before classes began."

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

"Kayaking uses a double-bladed paddle."

"Kayaking uses a double bladed paddle and the kayaker sits low in the boat facing forward."

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

"Canoeing uses a single-bladed paddle."

"Canoeing uses a single bladed paddle and the canoeist kneels or sits facing forward."

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

"Whitewater kayaking navigates rapids."

"Whitewater kayaking navigates rapids and the kayaker uses a spray skirt to keep water out of the boat."

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

"Water skiing holds on to a rope."

"Water skiing holds on to a rope and the skier is pulled behind a motorboat while balancing on skis."

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

"Paddleboarding stands on a floating board."

"Paddleboarding stands on a floating board and the paddler uses a long single blade paddle to move."

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

"Wakeboarding is towed behind a boat."

"Wakeboarding is towed behind a boat and the rider is strapped to a board similar to a snowboard."

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

"Flowboarding rides an artificial wave."

"Flowboarding rides an artificial wave and the board has a flat bottom that slides on a thin film of water."

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

"Swimming is good exercise."

"Swimming is excellent exercise because it works almost every muscle in the body without putting stress on the joints like running or jogging does."

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

"Underwater rugby is played at the bottom of a pool."

"Underwater rugby is played at the bottom of a pool and players try to place a weighted ball into the opponent's goal."

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

"Water polo is a challenging and physical sport."

"Water polo players tread water constantly making the sport incredibly exhausting even for elite swimmers."

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

"Para rowing uses fixed seats for some classes."

"Para rowing uses fixed seats for some classes and athletes with leg impairments are strapped into the boat."

a deliberate and forceful dive or jump into the water

"The plunge is a breath-holding event."

"The plunge is a breath holding event and divers compete to see who can remain submerged the longest."

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

"Diving is an Olympic sport."

"Professional diving requires years of training because descending too quickly without proper equalization can cause serious damage to your ears."

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

"Para canoe uses an outrigger or a paddle."

"Para canoe uses an outrigger or a paddle and athletes with trunk or leg impairments compete in specific classes."

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

"Scuba diving is thrilling."

"Before scuba diving in open water you must complete a certification course that teaches safe diving practices and how to handle equipment problems."