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Record 1 2010-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
  • Paddle Sports
  • Tourism Publicity
DEF

A narrow spreader that strengthens and maintains the canoe's shape at the stern.

CONT

To play in rapids, we tie inner tubes under the center and the stern thwarts of the canoe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
  • Sports de pagaie
  • Stimulation du tourisme
DEF

Étroite barre transversale qui renforce et maintient la forme du canot sur l'arrière.

Spanish

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