Sea kayak

The sea kayak is a specially built and equipped for sea kayaking kayak. It differs in many details from the whitewater kayak. The transitions to touring kayaks, however, are fluent. It should not be confused with the open sit-on- tops occasionally used in the coastal area.

Design

The commercial sea kayak has features of the original Inuit kayak. It was originally a hunting device that sea kayaking is a sport device, which can record the necessary equipment needs.

Since most long distance driven, sea kayaks are relative to the width longer than ordinary kayaks. Although raised a long water line friction, but at higher speeds, the wave formation decreased. For hikes they can still be equipped with sufficient loading capacity. Also important is the correct loading of kayaks.

If they are too narrow, the low running resistance is paid for by a higher Kippeligkeit. For this, the roles in them is easier.

In order to achieve a sufficient directional stability, have biked usually a long straight keel line without keel jump and either a control or an extendable fin, which is referred to as the kayak skeg. In addition, one tries to reduce the sensitivity to wind through the design of the upper vessel. Raised ends help to ride the waves instead of piercing them.

Security

A sea kayak must meet the specific conditions at sea, any capsizes and the required safety standards. After a capsize in open water, it is essential to be in running order as quickly as possible in a kayak. By bulkheads, the amount is reduced to water, which can penetrate into the kayak. After the erection of the water is removed through a bilge pump. They are available as hand pumps that can move large volumes of water in a short time relative. These have the disadvantage that you can not have your hands free to support. A permanently installed pump allows at least one free hand. With a foot pump you need for Lenzen significantly more time. Ideal are battery -driven pump, as long as they work.

In order to hold on after a capsize with exiting the kayak, rotating lines are (or rescue tethers ) attached. Frequently, at least the lower hull is designed in easily recognizable colors. White color is less suitable than yellow and orange because of the confusion with whitecaps of the waves. Instead of carrying handles, loop carrying toggle ( toggle ) are used. These prevent a moving by sea kayak rolls his hand.

Equipment

The double paddle for sea kayak used are mostly designed for longer distance with a narrower and lower paddle area.

Go to navigation Go to a permanently installed compass is in sight. There is also a device for the attachment of maps.