Back Kano Afrikaans قارب الكانو Arabic Canoa AST Tciman ATJ Каноэ Byelorussian Каноэ BE-X-OLD Кану Bulgarian Canoa Catalan Xamaesémo CHY Kánoe Czech
A canoe is a small boat, that is often driven by manpower or womanpower, but also commonly sailed. Canoes are pointed at both ends and usually open on top, but can be covered. Canoes are known as "Paddle boats" in some small towns in the south of Australia.
The canoe is propelled by the use of paddles, with the number of paddlers depending on the size of the canoe (most commonly 2). Paddlers face in the direction of travel, either seated or kneeling. In this way paddling a canoe can be contrasted with rowing, where the rowers face away from the direction of travel. Paddles may be single-bladed or double-bladed.
