First recorded in 1900–05; from white water
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Boaters say if water diversions were significantly reduced, there could be whitewater rafting on this part of the river for up to two months longer each year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025
They have to turn around in whitewater, flip their boats and perform all sorts of other manoeuvres along the way.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024
If you have seen snowboard cross at the Winter Olympics then – yes, that, except in whitewater.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024
Magic Mountain’s Roaring Rapids was instrumental in the development of the whitewater rafting-type ride, as this is the first constructed in the Western U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
It swirled around him, spinning into a froth of whitewater.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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