C1 canoe
Open pointed boat that is propelled with a single-bladed paddle in a kneeling position; the V-shaped hull is somewhat unstable but gives maximum glide.
deck 
Enclosed area fore and aft; it reinforces the canoe’s hull and prevents water from entering the cockpit.
forestem 
Somewhat pointed forward part of the canoe hull.
single-bladed paddle 
Instrument made up of a flat oar blade attached to a handle for propelling and steering a canoe.