| Kayaking was developed by people of the Arctic | | | | on frame kayaks for hunting in Greenland. In the |
| for hunting. With time, kayaking became a part of | | | | remaining part of the world, manufacturers |
| the Olympics, especially sea kayaking. Sea | | | | continue the tradition of skin on frame boat with |
| kayaking is a paddling sport on lake, ocean, or | | | | modern canvas or synthetic fabric. |
| bay. The sea kayak is available in several designs | | | | Folding kayak- folding kayak is a special type of |
| and is implemented using different materials. Sea | | | | skin on frame boat. Folder is modern boat with |
| kayaks are different from whitewater and other | | | | collapsible frame of aluminum, wood, or plastic and |
| kayaks, as they have provision for storing cargo | | | | skin of some durable and water-resistant material. |
| below deck and longer waterline. They may have | | | | Folding kayaks are known for their durability, |
| skegs, rudders, and features like stern and bow | | | | longevity, and stability. Several kayaks have |
| for wave shedding. These are built to | | | | integral sponsons inside the hull that make the |
| accommodate two or even three paddlers. | | | | boat unsinkable. The paddling characteristics of |
| Types Of Sea Kayaks: | | | | folding kayak are similar to original skin on frame |
| Strip-Built Kayaks: these kayaks are similar to rigid | | | | boat. Among the modern kayaks, the folding boat |
| fiberglass boats that are commercially available | | | | is the closest to past skin on frame kayak. |
| but are much lighter than them. Strip-built kayaks | | | | Sit-on-tops- manufacturers are producing |
| are hand-made boats that represents the | | | | sit-on-top kayak with a skeg for stability. These |
| artwork. These boats are durable and lightweight. | | | | kayaks can accommodate one or two paddlers. |
| Strip-built kayak shape and size determine its | | | | However, few models of sit-on-top can even |
| performance and uses. The boats are made using | | | | accommodate three or four paddlers. These are |
| thin strips of lightweight wood (pine, cedar, or | | | | famous for diving and fishing, as participants can |
| redwood) that are glued together in a form, | | | | easily enter and exit the water, access hatches, |
| clamped or stapled, and then dried. A layer of | | | | and storage wells as well as change position. The |
| fiberglass resin and cloth provide strength to the | | | | seat of this boat is slightly above water level |
| kayak. | | | | because of which center of gravity is higher in |
| Skin On Frame Kayak: these kayaks are | | | | comparison to traditional boat. These kayaks are |
| considered more traditional boats in terms of | | | | wider as compensation to the center of gravity. |
| design, material, technique, and construction. | | | | Recreational kayak- these are used for fishing, |
| These are light and made of driftwood or sealskin. | | | | peaceful paddle in lake, or photography. The |
| Nowadays, sealskin has been replaced with nylon | | | | cockpit is large with wider beam (increased |
| or canvas covered with neoprene, paint, or | | | | stability). The length of these boats is usually 12 |
| hypalon coating. Inuit people still make use of skin | | | | feet, with limited cargo capacity. |