Ocean Kayaks or Sea Kayaks have evolved over many years and are specifically designed for Kayaking in open waters such as Coastal waters , Lakes and Inlets and of course the open ocean. Ocean Kayaks can be categorized as a small boat that is deemed seaworthy sea kayaks(touring kayaks)  have be specially designed with the open water in mind being made to withstand the rigors of the sea and usually possessing a much larger area for dry storage of provisions than a recreational kayak or white-water kayaks. Which enables them to be taken on lengthy expeditions sometimes lasting a number of weeks? Sea Kayaking is becoming an ever more popular sport with a great number of Sea Kayaks now being made of many varied materials.

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The Kayak is distinguished from a canoe by having a covered deck and typically a spray deck to protect the canoeist (kayaker) from spray. Kayaks are propelled using a double bladed single paddle. Traditionally Kayaks were used by natives of North America, North eastern Asia & Greenland for sea and river travel. The modern day Kayak has been much developed from its early routes and has diversified into a large number of types ranging from white-water kayaks, Slalom kayaks, Sea Kayaks and Ocean Kayaks. Kayaks are made from a wide number of materials from traditional wood construction through to carbon Kevlar composites.

OCEAN KAYAKS INFORMATION

Ocean Kayak History

Ocean Kayaks have evolved over many century’s their origins can be traced back to the Eskimo kayaks of North America, Alaska and Greenland. Early sea Kayaks were constructed from a wooden frame normally sourced from driftwood over this seal skins would be stretched and held in place with sinew or whale baleen. There is archeological evidence of sea kayaks dating back almost 4,000 years making kayaks one of the earliest recorded forms of ocean going boats.

Ocean Kayaks are generally less manoeuvrable than freshwater models as manoeuvrability has been sacrificed for improved sea worthiness.

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Modern Sea Kayaks are generally made from tuff hi tech materials such as high impact resistant rotomolded plastic, Kevlar and carbon and fiber glass ranging widely in size and weight depending on the intended application. In broad terms Ocean Kayaks fall into two main groups Rigid Sea Kayaks and Folding Sea Kayaks. Within these categories are a number of sub categories Such as Sit-On-Top Ocean Kayaks , having a semi enclosed cockpit and spray deck and usually made from rotomolded plastics and retaining a number of the usual sea kayak features, recreational sea kayaks, shorter in length than traditional sea kayaks but still possessing a wide beam for increased stability in rolling seas and extra storage capacity. Inflatable Ocean Kayaks in appearance very similar to a rigid sea going kayak. And designed for open water with enclosed cockpits and spray decks. Surf skis and Wave Skis have been designed for riding easily over coastal surf and are widely used by lifeguards on surfing areas as a fast mode of transport to aid in rescue of stranded surfers and bathers. They are fairly long and narrow in cross section Sizes of Ocean going Kayaks differ greatly but as a rule they are generally longer than freshwater kayaks with an average length between 12ft and 24ft Giving them a larger cargo capacity and better tracking in a straight line a requirement of sea going vessels. This makes them less maneuverable than their freshwater counterparts but room for maneuver is not normally a factor in open water. Sea Kayaks are quite often fitting with a rudder operated by foot pedals from the paddler’s cockpit, this further aids turning and enables the sea kayaker to remain in a straight line without to much changing of paddle strokes. Larger Kayaks are often specifically designed for two or more paddlers they are also wider in the beam than freshwater kayaks with an average hull width of 18” to 30 Inches Folding Sea Kayaks (Skin on frame Kayaks) are generally made of a wooden or aluminum frame on which fabrics such as Dacron and canvas stretched this creates both a very portable light weight but strong boat. Sponsons(Inflatable Tubes may also be incorporated into the kayak to further aid buoyancy. It is now not uncommon to find a wide ranging number of designs for ocean going kayaks presently popular are upturned bows which allow for greater control in ruff seas and help to dissipate the blow from head on waves and swell. Ocean Kayaks

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