[Paddlewise] Kayak Classification Assistance Needed

From: Patrick Maun <patrick_at_patrickmaun.com>
Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 20:24:53 -0500
Hello all,

I have been asked to help come up with some definitions of various 
types of kayaks for the Great Rivers Marathon 
(http://www.greatriversmarathon.org), a 26.6 mile race that will be 
taking place on the Mississippi this coming September. The organizers 
aren't sure how to categorize the various kayaks and would like a 
short description and if possible a small picture of that type of 
boat.

I have no idea what the difference between these boats might be so 
any help would be appreciated.

I am also not sure where they are getting these classes from, so 
maybe there are some better ways of differentiating such as: K1 
Racing Kayak, Sea Kayak (over 16'), Recreational Kayak (under 16').

Anyone wanna try 26 miles in a rodeo boat?

K-1	Sea Kayak Recreational
K-1	Solo Kayak
K-1	Kayak Downriver Open
K-1	Kayak Touring
K-1	Kayak Unlimited
K-2	Tandem Sea Kayak
K-2	Tandem Kayak Unlimited
K-3	Tandem +1 Kayak Unlimited

-Patrick

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