Sea kayak

Sea kayaks are seaworthy craft designed for open water, coastal, and rough water use. They are typically longer and narrower than recreational kayaks. Not quite as maneuverable as whitewater kayaks, they have sufficient volume and speed for covering large distances with a substantial camping gear load. Sea kayaks are not as fast as racing kayaks, but are much more versatile.

Sea kayaking has gained popularity in recent years, and is becoming a more popular means of paddling than canoeing. The term sea kayak is often used to describe true sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, and touring kayaks.