[Paddlewise] What is a kayak ?

A kayak is one of several types of seagoing arctic skin boats, which are one of the three types of primitive watercraft of North America. The Eskimo hunting boat. The kayak is a long, usually narrow, decked canoe and is commonly very well finished. The basic requirements in nearly all kayaks are the same; to paddle rapidly and easily, to work against strong wind and tide or heavy head sea, to be maneuverable, and to be light enough to be readily lifted from the water and carried.
  This was taken from "The Bark Canoes And Skin Boats Of North America".

Richard M.

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