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What is Canoeing and Kayaking?

There are probably more similarities between canoes and kayaks then there are differences. In many instances they are considered under the same umbrella. Here are a few of the common and obvious differences.

• A kayak is a decked boat, while a canoe is not.
• Kayaks are always seated, while the canoes are generally kneeled. A kayaker will generally sit flat with his legs extended under the deck and his upper body rising from a central hole in the deck.
• Kayaks are always paddled with a double-bladed paddle, while the canoes are paddled with a a shorter paddle with a blade on one end only.

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