What is a strainer in whitewater kayaking?

Debris that strains out kayakers like a colander.

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Why: Strainers are debris in the river that can trap kayakers, named for how they strain.

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Answer: Debris that strains out kayakers like a colander. Strainers are debris in the river that can trap kayakers, named for how they strain.

  1. Kayaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayaking
    Debris that inhibits a kayaker's path are often called "strainers"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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