kayaking

noun

The sport of paddling a kayak, whether racing or performing tricks.

Example sentence

“He took up kayaking last summer and now spends every weekend on the river.”

Use 'go kayaking', like other outdoor -ing activities. 'Kayak' also works as a verb: 'we kayaked down the river'.

Related words

canoeingThe sport of paddling or racing canoes or kayaks on the water.rappellingThe activity of lowering yourself down a cliff or wall using a rope.fishingThe activity of trying to catch fish.climbingThe sport of going up rock faces, walls, or other structures using hand and foot holds, usually secured by a rope and a partner.huntingThe activity of tracking and killing wild animals, either as a sport or to use their meat, fur, or other parts.sleddingThe activity of riding a sled down a snowy slope, or of moving things by sled.