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Record 1 2005-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
DEF

The act of leaving an eddy and entering the main current; bow catches the main current and quickly swings the boat downstream.

OBS

Term used to describe exiting an eddy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie
CONT

Pour effectuer une reprise de courant, [...] on utilise les propriétés du courant : il suffit de placer la pointe avant du bateau dans le courant et d'effectuer une circulaire [...] en gitant vers l'intérieur du virage. Le courant va accrocher la pointe, ce qui aura pour effet une rotation du bateau [...] très rapide grâce à la circulaire qui sert d'amorce.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime

Spanish

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