Water Sports
20 entries in the Water Sports compendium.
America's CupThe oldest international competition still operating in any sport.Canoe slalomA timed paddling sport through hanging gates on whitewater.Canoe sprintRacing on calm water in sprint canoes and kayaks.Dragon boatTraditional Chinese paddled watercraft with over 2000 years of history.FINA Water Polo World LeagueAnnual international water polo league with continental play and Super Final.FinswimmingUnderwater sport using fins, snorkel, or scuba gear.KayakingKayaking: from Inuit hunting craft to global water sport.BreaststrokeSlowest competitive stroke, oldest swimming style, popular recreationally.Butterfly strokeA symmetric, undulating stroke with dolphin kick and simultaneous arm recovery.BackstrokeCompetitive swimming style swum on the back with alternating arm strokes.Freestyle swimmingFreestyle is the most common and fastest swimming competition category.RaftingRecreational rafting navigates rivers with inflatable rafts and paddles or oars.Recreational fishingFishing for leisure, exercise, or competition, distinct from commercial or subsistence fishing.Lifesaving (sport)Sport based on lifesaving skills and rescues.Standup paddleboardingWater sport born from surfing, popularized in Hawaii.Synchronised swimmingA water sport combining choreography, music, and synchronised movement.WakeboardingA water sport combining surfing, skiing, and snowboarding techniques.Water poloTeam sport played in water with seven players per side.Water skiingA surface water sport involving towing a skier behind a boat.WindsurfingWind-propelled water sport combining sailing and surfing.
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