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Traditional akuilisaq (left) and tuilik (right), ~1893 sketch.A kayaker with water washing harmlessly over his stern and the rear of his spraydeck.
A spraydeck (sprayskirt in N. America, akuilisaq or tuiitsoq in Greenland) is a flexible waterproof cover for a boat (in particular for a kayak or a canoe) with holes for the passengers' waists. Spraydecks are used to prevent water from entering the boat while allowing passengers to paddle or row.
Spraydecks are used in breaking waves, on whitewater, in inclement weather, and in splashy sports. An alternative is the tuilik.
paddle pockets, access openings, and tie-down straps. Like a kayak, a spraydeck can help allow a canoeist to perform a roll (provided he/she is strapped...
has an enclosed deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one occupant or kayaker. The cockpit is sometimes covered by a spraydeck that prevents unwanted...
through the deck and dry hatch to drain. "Cockpit style" involves sitting with the legs and hips inside the kayak hull with a spraydeck or "spray skirt" that...
Sea kayaks are seaworthy small boats with a covered deck and the ability to incorporate a spraydeck. They trade off the manoeuvrability of whitewater kayaks...
arms reach of an opposing player to reduce the risk of injury. Spraydeck: A spraydeck is used to secure the cockpit of the kayak and prevent water filling...
cockpit and not an enclosed cockpit that requires a splash cover, or spraydeck, such as olympic flatwater sprint kayaks, white-water or slalom kayaks...
playboating or in general when the paddler goes over whilst on the back deck. In this scenario it is far quicker to perform this roll than to move the...
as whitewater slalom) is a competitive sport with the aim to navigate a decked canoe or kayak through a course of hanging downstream or upstream gates...
with a blade at each end. Kayaks usually have a covered deck, with a cockpit covered by a spraydeck to keep the inside of the boat (and the paddler's lower...
skins of sea mammals. Two types of boats were created, one with a covered deck that was used as a hunting kayak, and another that was open and capable of...
as whitewater slalom) is a competitive sport with the aim to navigate a decked canoe or kayak through a course of hanging downstream or upstream gates...
A buoyancy aid (BA) or personal flotation device (PFD), helmet, and spraydeck (sometimes known as a sprayskirt) are considered essential while a throwbag...
A typical cold water set-up including packraft with thigh straps and spraydeck, safety lines, paddle, suitable clothing (such as a dry suit), inflation...
some rapids. A touring canoe is sometimes covered with a greatly extended deck, forming a "cockpit" for the paddlers. A cockpit has the advantage that the...
similar to a canoe or kayak. Many other features were soon offered, including deck rigging to carry gear. The fast design with more glide is an attractive option...
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