Kayak Equipment Canoe Paddles Equipment Guide paddling rowing accessories

| | |

Click Here To Buy

A kayak is a small human-powered boat. It typically has a covered deck, and a cockpit covered by a spraydeck. It is propelled by a double-bladed paddle by a sitting paddler. The kayak was used by the native Ainu, Aleut and Eskimo hunters in sub-arctic regions of northeastern Asia, North America and Greenland. Modern kayaks come in a wide variety of designs and materials for specialized purposes. Kayaks are commonly referred to as canoes, although these are a different form of boat

Traditional kayaks typically accommodate one, two or occasionally three paddlers who sit facing forward in one or more cockpits below the deck of the boat. If used the spraydeck or similar waterproof garment attaches securely to the edges of the cockpit, preventing the entry of water from waves or spray, and making it possible in some styles of boat, to roll the kayak upright again without it filling with water or ejecting the paddler.

Kayaks differ distinctly in design and history from canoes, which are more flat-bottomed boats propelled by single-bladed paddles by a kneeling paddler, although some modern canoes may be difficult for a non-expert to distinguish from a kayak. Kayaks typically have lower gunwales and present less windage to broadside winds. However, kayaks usually have a lower overall cargo capacity than a canoe of similar length.

Kayak
The main difference between a kayak and a canoe is that a kayak is a closed canoe meant to be used with a double-bladed paddle, one blade on each end, instead of a single bladed paddle. The double-bladed paddle makes it easier for a single person to handle a kayak. Kayaks are more commonly enclosed on top with a deck, making it possible to recover from a capsize without the kayak filling with water in most cases, although there are also closed canoes, which are common in competition. The deck is an extension of the hull, with a special sheet called a spraydeck sealing the gap between deck and the paddler.

Rowboat
Not considered a canoe. It is propelled by oars resting in pivots on the gunwales or on 'riggers' that extend out from the boat. A rower may use one (sweep-oar) or two oars (sculling). A rower sits with his or her back toward the direction of travel. Some rowboats, such as a McKenzie River dory or a raft outfitted with a rowing frame are suitable for whitewater.

Adirondack guideboat
a rowboat that has similar lines to a canoe. However the rower sits closer to the bilge and uses a set of pinned oars to propel the boat.

Dragon boat
while it handles similar to and is paddled the same way as a large canoe, a dragon boat is not considered a canoe since its construction is markedly different.

whistler accommodations whistler accommodation Guide whistler accommodations
Camping Supplies Buy Sleeping Bags Backpacks Buy Camping Supplies Buy Camping Supplies
Halifax Web Design Halifax Web Design Halifax Web Design
bright light therapy bright light therapy full spectrum lightbox treatment for seasonal affective disorder SAD seasonal affective disorder SAD
wine tasting best wine guide champagne wine tasting best wine guide champagne wine tasting
Safari Africa Safaris Africa Tour Guide African Safaris Tour Africa Safaris Info

Canon Digital Cameras - Abe’s is the primary online source for Canon Digital Cameras with the best price and service

Catalina sail boats - Sail a beautiful new Catalina sailboat in your local waterways.

paddling Canoe Paddles Equipment Guide Kayak Equipment rowing accessories