river leech - kayaker (particularly those who diss oar boats but depend
on them to survive a week long trip).

Mongo - the guy you send for firewood and he brings back half a tree, or
unties your boat by pulling the rock to the boat.

butt buddies - two kayakers sharing the back of a pickup.

river princess - female floater who has to put on lots of makeup before
coming out of the tent, or who brings a propane curling iron on a float
trip.

Barney - the not so bright, not so experienced companion who gives lots
of advice.

chumming - the result of drinking too much while on the raft. Chumming
can attract river leeches, who consider it a divine road map to cold beer.




kayak4pie wrote:
I'm a kayaking writer working on an essay about raft guide slang.
Anyone have any great words, terms they'd like to share and explain?
Thanks.