Sea kayaking Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
kayak developed for the sport of paddling on open waters of lakes, bays, and the ocean
About Sea kayaking
Contemporary sea kayaks trace their origin to the native boats ofAlaska, northernCanada, and SouthwestGreenland. Inuit hunters developed a fast seagoing craft to hunt seals and walrus. The ancient Aleut name for a sea kayak isIqyak, and earliest models were constructed from a light wooden frame (tied together with sinew or baleen) and covered with sea mammal, (sea lion or seal) hides.Archaeologistshave found evidence indicating that kayaks are at least 4000 years old. Wooden kayaks and fabric kayaks on wooden frames (such as the folding kayak Klepper) were dominating the market up until 1950s, when fiberglass boats were introduced, while modern plastic kayaks first appeared in 1984.
Sea kayaking Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 5 sections including: