canoe v. kayak

A transparent foldable kayak. A canoe is a small, light, open boat that tapers to a point at both ends.

A kayak is a small, narrow boat of Eskimo design with a watertight deck with one or more openings that enclose the occupants at the waist. Kayaks are sometimes considered to be a type of canoe.

• Kayaks have a covered deck; canoes do not.
• Canoes use a single-bladed paddle; kayaks use a double-bladed paddle.
• In a canoe, the paddler either sits on a seat or kneels. In a kayak, the paddler sits within the cockpit with his legs extended forward.
• Canoes are usually wider and flatter than kayaks.
• Kayaks are generally faster, while canoes tend to be more stable.
• Kayaks sit lower in the water than canoes.

The Paddling Bares Canoe Club on canoe v. kayak