| As more and more people become aware of sea | | | | strokes have been mastered, they will generally |
| kayaking, we see sea kayak sales climbing. The great | | | | progress to the sea kayak. With this, you would find |
| thing about this type of outdoor activity is that the | | | | you have more confidence on the water, having the |
| entire family can enjoy it. In addition, sea kayaking is | | | | ability to explore the ocean waters in a new and |
| something that can be done by the elderly or young | | | | exciting way. However, to enjoy sea kayaking, you do |
| without experience as a peaceful activity or it can be | | | | not have to be a professional, although you could be. |
| done by thrill-seekers that look for the challenge, | | | | You will find everything from in-store sea kayaks that |
| something hard and invigorating. Because sea kayaking | | | | are your entry level choice to the expedition models, |
| is so diverse, it takes different styles of kayaks to | | | | which are generally used for the more seasoned |
| keep up. | | | | kayaker, to the adventure kayaks, those used by |
| Some of the more popular types of sea kayaks | | | | people who love pushing the envelop. |
| include the flatwater kayak, touring kayak, sea kayak, | | | | Dagger Apostle - This sea kayak is a high |
| sit-on-top kayak, surf kayak, canoe, and then of | | | | performance, large carrying capacity vessel that is |
| course, you have your kayak accessories. In this | | | | made from durable plastic. Great for extended touring |
| article, we wanted to touch on the sea kayak | | | | or expeditions in open waters, this sea kayak has |
| specifically so you can see the differences in this | | | | three bulkheads and an easily accessible day-hatch |
| category alone. With this, you can determine the right | | | | located just behind the outfitted cockpit. This sea |
| type of kayak for you and have a better | | | | kayak comes with bow and stern hatches, neoprene |
| understanding why sea kayaks have become such a | | | | cover and hard hatch, deck lines, shock cord deck |
| hot commodity. | | | | riggings, recessed deck fittings, adjustable foot braces, |
| Most people who start out kayaking will go with a | | | | carrying toggles, flip rudder system, padded seat |
| recreational or flatwater kayak. Once the basic | | | | cover, and three, secure mini-cell bulkheads. |