A kayak is a small human-powered boat. It typically has a covered deck, and a cockpit covered by a spray skirt. It is propelled by a double-bladed paddle. The kayak was originally developed by native Aleut and Inuit hunters in sub-arctic regions of North America and Greenland. Modern kayaks come in a wide variety of designs and materials for specialized purposes.
Kayaks may accommodate one, two, or occasionally three paddlers who sit facing forward in one or more cockpits below the deck of the boat. The spray skirt or similar waterproof garment attaches securely to the edges of the cockpit, preventing the entry of water from waves or spray, and making it possible in most styles of boat, to roll the kayak upright again without it filling with water or ejecting the paddler.
Kayaks differ distinctly in design and history from canoes, which are more flat-bottomed boats propelled by single-bladed paddles, although some modern canoes may be difficult for a non-expert to distinguish from a kayak. Kayaks are often called canoes in Great Britain and Ireland.
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Canoe Co. - Designer, and builder of wood strip sea kayaks, and canoes. Offers finished sea kayaks, or plans for home builders.
Meta Description: [ Wood kayaks - finished boats, wood kayak plans, wood kayak kits, and materials for wood kayaks ]
3 Dolphin Kayaks - Cedar strip kayak manufacturer.
Meta Description: [ Bargain Prices. Smart Deals. ]
Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks - Maker of solo and tandem inflatable kayaks. Located in California, USA.
Meta Description: [ Inflatable kayaks with cutting edge technology. Kayaks made for recreational, high performance, sit-on-top self bailing and multi-use. Great for fishing, camping, canoeing, travel and exploring. ]
Atlantis Kayaks, Inc. - Canadian manufacturer of composite kayaks.
Meta Description: [ Atlantis Kayaks Inc. is a young dynamic Canadian corporation
focused on the design and manufacture of the highest quality composite kayaks in the world. ]
Bic Sport - Manufactures and supplies polyethylene kayaks and accessories. Includes product details, news, and a list of retailers.
Clear Blue Hawaii - Manufacturer of high-end transparent Kayaks and Kayak accessories.
Meta Description: [ Clear Blue Hawaii sees things differently than other makers of kayaks. One look at our product and the difference is clear. ]
Current Designs - Canadian maker of rotomolded and composite boats with an emphasis on sea kayaks. Located British Columbia.
Custom Inflatables - Maker of solo and tandem inflatable kayaks, located in West Virginia, USA. Site includes a message board.
Dickie Lake Boat Works - Builders of cedar strip kayaks, canoes and rowboats. Also provides repair services for boats up to 20'. Muskoka Canada.
Eddyline Kayaks - Washington state boat maker with a historical emphasis on sea kayaks. Builds kayaks using an atypical thermoforming process in addition to traditional composite layups.
Meta Description: [ Eddyline Kayaks are the manufacturers of several kayaks and Swift paddles. For over 30 years Eddyline has been designing and building exceptional kayaks and paddles. We take pride in building only the highest quality kayaks and paddles. ]
Eskimo Kayaks - Manufactures whitewater kayaks using a unique blow-molding process. Located in Germany; content available in English and German.
H Sea Kayaks - Manufacturer of touring-class sea kayaks. Offers both polyethylene and composite construction. Located in the UK.
Heritage Kayaks - Manufacturer of recreational and sit-on-top kayaks. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Meta Description: [ Heritage kayaks provide sit-in or sit-on-top quality and value. Kayak fishing news and stories, kayaking photos and pictures, kayak fishing guides. ]
Hillman Kayaks - Custom handmade wooden kayaks for sale for calm water use.
Meta Description: [ Quality handmade wooden Kayaks for sale by expert craftsman. ]
Hurricane Aqua Sports - Manufacturer of touring, recreational, and sit-on-top kayaks. Uses unique Trylon construction for all models. Includes dealer contact information. Located in Warsaw, North Carolina.
Impex Kayaks - Manufacturer of composite sea kayaks located in the US. Site includes message board.
Meta Description: [ Impex Kayaks and Mid Canada Fiberglassing, LTD - makers of the World's finest composite touring kayaks. ]
Innovex Kayaks - Manufacturer of transparent-bottomed recreational kayaks.
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Joy Sports Co, Ltd. - Manufacturer of Feel Free sit-on-top and recreational kayaks. Located in Thailand; content available in Thai and English.
Meta Description: [ Feelfree International has more than 10 years’ experience in the design, development and production of quality kayaks moulded from high performance plastics. The "Feelfree" kayak has become one of the most preferable and affordable watercraft for the paddlers throughout Asia and Pacific region. ]
Kayak Centre - Manufacturer of glass fiber and composite kayaks. South Africa.
Meta Description: [ The company has evolved into a leading manufacturer of top quality craft in all fields of kayaking and surf lifesaving ]
Knysna Racing Kayaks - Manufacturer of kayaks, canoes, paddles and accessories. South Africa.
Meta Description: [ Knysna Racing for kayaks, kayak paddles and accessories. Our river racing & sea kayaks, canoes, surfski, knee boards, paddles and accessories are made in South Africa. ]
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Leading Edge Kayaks - Makes and design handcrafted and customized Kayaks for recreational use. Canada.
Liquid Logic Kayaks - Manufacturer of whitewater playboats and 'trekreational' kayaks. Site features discussion forums. Located in North Carolina, USA.
Meta Description: [ LiquidLogic is the leader in kayak innovation. Whether you are looking for a Sea kayak, Touring kayak, White water kayak, Ocean kayak or Recreational kayak, our boats are the best! ]
Loki Kayaks - Carbon fiber touring kayaks with smart track rudder systems. Canada.
Mirage Sea Kayaks - Mirage Sea Kayaks built with in flow-on rudder system, adjustable foot pedals, and electronic bilge pump.
Meta Description: [ Mirage Sea Kayaks Australia manufacture and sell the highly successful Mirage range of kevlar and fiberglass expedition sea kayaks ]
Necky Kayaks - Manufacturer of sea and whitewater kayaks. Product descriptions, articles, dealer locator, and pro-team bios. Located in Washington state.
Meta Description: [ Sea and whitewater kayaks with sleek lines, elegant shapes and a wide variety of uses. ]
Nigel Dennis Kayaks - UK Manufacturer of sea kayaks. International dealers, product descriptions, classes,and care and maintenance information.
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Nimbus - Canadian manufacturer specializing in fiberglass and kevlar ocean touring kayaks and paddles. Dealer listings. Sells demo models.
Meta Description: [ Nimbus sea kayak manufacturer specialing in fiberglass and kevlar touring kayaks. Our quality ocean kayaks are designed for functionality and manoeuvarbility while maintaining graceful lines. ]
Northwest Kayaks - Manufacturer of sea kayaks in Redmond, Washington. Includes dealer locator, owner registration and downloadable brochures.
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Ocean Kayak - Originator of the world's most popular sit-on-top kayaks. Includes product support, dealer locator and featured destination section. Order accessories on-line and request a catalogue.
Meta Description: [ We take recreational paddling seriously. ]
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Ozflyte Surfcraft - Australian manufacturer of surf skis and sea kayaks.
Pacific Tailboats - Pedal-powered boats and propulsion units that swim like a fish.
Meta Description: [ The patent-pending tailboat lets you experience the exhilarating sensation of swimming like a fish. ]
Pathfinder Kayaks - Canadian manufacturer of fiberglass sea kayaks. Also offers kayak rentals for ocean touring near Vancouver, British Columbia.
Meta Description: [ Pathfinder Kayaks: manufacturers of ocean, sea fiberglass kayaks in Canada. Visit our website at www.pathfinderkayaks.com. ]
Perception Kayaking New Zealand - Manufacturer of all types of kayaks, clothing and accessories. Includes New Zealand dealer listing, community and team information.
Perception Kayaks USA - Manufacturer of whitewater, touring, sport, and recreational kayaks and accessories. Community forums, event listings and USA dealer locator.
Meta Description: [ Passion has always been the driving force at Perception- a passion for paddling; a passion for design and a passion for producing exceptional kayaks. ]
Point65°N - Sea kayaks from Sweden. View models, and find retailers, as well as tips, and kayaking news.
Rainbow Kayaks - Italian manufacturer of touring and whitewater kayaks.
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SeaFlower Kayaks - Makes custom made skin-on-frame kayaks and paddles. Includes construction details, images, and a contact form. Located in Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
Meta Description: [ SeaFlower Kayaks - Custom Made Traditional Kayaks. Skin on frame construction, made to measure for you! ]
Seaward Kayaks - Manufactures fiberglass and kevlar kayaks. Interactive custom color selector shows variety of options. Canada.
Meta Description: [ Seaward handcrafts safe, strong and seaworthy performance, ocean, touring and sea kayaks ?including Foster kayaks- in composite and Zy-Tx thermoform materials. A leader in innovation and safety. ]
Tomandglo Ltd. - A distributor of Ace kayaks. Gives information on races, dealers, models, and how to contact them.
Meta Description: [ Tomandglo Ltd. is a family owned business located in Skaneateles New York. We import ONLY Ace Kayaks and distribute them in the Northeast. ]
Toquenatch Creek - Custom builder of high performance, cedarstrip, lightweight sea kayaks. Includes photos of completed craft and work in progress. Provides information about services provided and contact. Located in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.
Meta Description: [ Artistic custom cedar strip kayak builder, wood inlay, also abalone, paua, shell into high performance wooden kayak ]
Tsunami Kayaks - California based manufacturer of strong, stable, sea kayaks.
Viking Kayaks - Provides pictures and descriptions of their kayaks. Gives contact information, a list of dealers, transport and care information, and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ Viking kayaks and surf skis include recreational ocean kayaks, touring and fishing kayaks, sit-on-top single and two person kayaks for sea, lake and river. ]
Voodoo Kayaks Inc. - Manufacturers of Riot whitewater, Sun touring and Azul sea kayaks. Includes company information, product specifications, news, and dealer locator.
Meta Description: [ Riot, home of kayak innovation for the past ten years in touring, recreational, sit-on-tops and whitewater kayaks. ]
Warren Light Craft - Manufacturer of ultra-light, all carbon fiber sea kayaks. USA.
Meta Description: [ Distinctive, Ultra-Light, Fast, and Stable Sea Kayaks - designed by Warren Light Craft. ]
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Wave Level - Small enthusiast company introduces the open top Viking Pacer Kayak to the UK.
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Wave Sport Kayaks - Manufactures whitewater kayaks and paddling accessories. Find dealers worldwide. Lifestyle section updated monthly. Includes information on pro-team rodeo results. Located in Trinity, NC.
Meta Description: [ Wave Sport kayaks have proven again and again that innovative design, when matched with creativity on the water, leads to revolutionary performance. ]
Wavedance Kayaks Pty Ltd - Manufactures open top polyethylene and plastic kayaks. Victoria, Australia.
Meta Description: [ Wavedance open top (sit on top) polyethylene & plastic kayaks direct from manufacturer for easy paddling. ]
WaveWalk - Makers of surfing, touring, recreation and fishing kayaks. Provides demo movies, pictures and FAQ. USA.
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Wilderness Systems Kayaks - Maker of touring, recreational, surf and sit-on-top kayaks featuring a unique 3-way adjustable seat system. Located in North Carolina, USA.
Meta Description: [ Wilderness Systems produces kayaks that are widely considered the most satisfying paddling experience in the sport. ]
X-treme Equipment - Provides photos and specifications for PFD's and accessories including throw and gear bags.
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Xstream Line - Makes kayaks and paddles. Retail store also carries windsurf and kitesurf equipment and offers lessons. Includes equipment photos, specifications, prices, and related links. Located in Wilmington, California.
Meta Description: [ Xstreamline: retailer and manufacturer of products and accessories for the windsurfing, kayaking, kitesurfing and stand up paddling industries. ]
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