Kayaking is a craft usually with a closed cockpit and is propelled using a double bladed paddle. Traditionally these boats were designed and used by the Inuit for fishing/hunting and were long boat designs. Today they vary in size, style and purpose. Their use is predominantly leisure, expedition and competition based.
Canoeing is an open boat propelled by a paddle with a single blade. Traditionally these boats were designed and used by the North American Indian for travelling and hunting. Today they vary in style and purpose and are used for leisure, expeditions and competition.
