Clapitus

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Clapitus is a technical term in kayaking which describes complex sea surface conditions caused by the reflection of waves from a cliff face.

Clapitus is probably a miss-spelling of clapotis, a French word meaning crossing, standing or lapping waves.

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http://outside.away.com/outside/destinations/200207/200207destinations_canada_wet_1.html

http://travel.independent.co.uk/americas/article2152808.ece