You are taking part in a canoe race, or canoe sprint across a river. Canoe sprint or canoe race is a sport which athletes race canoes or kayaks in the water, such as lake or river.

You need to reach the other side first, regardless of where you land on the opposite side.

Think
Think
How can you do this? Consider the following questions:

Should you aim to cross the river somewhat upstream, to counteract the effect of the current?
Should you aim to cross somewhat downstream, to travel with the current?
Should you travel straight across, perpendicular to the current?