【明報專訊】The 2016 Asia Cup Canoe Sprint and Marathon Competition, Hong Kong will be held from 16 to 18 December, 2016 at Shing Mun River, Shatin (沙田城門河).

Big words

What's the difference between a canoe and a kayak? A canoe has an open deck which can comfortably fit two to three people whereas a kayak has a closed deck and is designed for one person. In addition, in a kayak, the paddler is seated and uses a double-bladed paddle pulling the blade through the water on alternate sides to move forward. In a canoe, the paddler kneels and uses a single-bladed paddle to propel the boat forward.

■ Glossary

paddle (n) (小船的)槳

alternate (adj) 交替的

kneel (v) 跪