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What does flared sides above the waterline do?

Deflect water.

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  2. Deflect water ✔
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Why: Flared sides deflect water but require the paddler to reach out over the side more.

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Answer: Deflect water. Flared sides deflect water but require the paddler to reach out over the side more.

  1. Canoe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe
    Sides that flare out above the waterline deflect water
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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