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Ocean Kayaks - Fun on the Open Water!

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There's nothing quite like getting out on the open water of an ocean in a kayak, losing all of the usual problems of life and becoming one with nature.

Grabbing your ocean kayaks to explore the big blue is not only good for the soul, but also a great way to keep fit and to see parts of the world from a different prospective. Of course, like any sport, kayaking can be good for team building and spending quality time with friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Grab your oars and let's get paddling!

Did you know...
Getting to know your sea kayak
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Kayak - "a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle..." Wikipedia

Different types of Kayak

What makes ocean kayaks different to any other?

While all kayaks are relatively basic and mostly share the same form factor attributes - there are slightly different designs that are taylored for different types of water.

These are broken down into recreational, sea, surf, whitewater, racing and hybrid kayaks.

The difference in ocean kayaks is that they often trade in the maneuverability and light weight of other kayaks for sturdiness, stability and increased cargo capacity.

I think we need a bigger boat!

...and yes, this is a real photo - not photo-shopped...

Courtesy of Thomas Peschak

Ocean Kayaks for Sales on eBay

Ebay is a great place to pick up a used kayak, although, I would recommend picking it up in person as opposed to shipping one.

Did you know...

...that the first kayaks ever used have been traced back to sub-Arctic regions of northeastern Asia, North America and Greenland?

These kayaks were used by the native Ainu, Aleut and Eskimo hunters in those areas.

Getting to know your sea kayak

An image says a thousand words!

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Check out these Kayaking Pictures

Gem Webb & Steve Bognar kayak ready! by Explore The Bruce

Shen River Kayak Junie B by vastateparksstaff

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Sea kayaks range in length anywhere between 3.5m to 6.7m, however a minimum of 4 metres is recommended as this length provides superior handling as well as better tracking control.

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Beautiful Kayak Posters

Liven up any wall in your home with these!

Kayaks and Rafts on the Colorado River Pass Through the Inner Canyon, USA
By John Warburton-lee
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Moeraki River by Lake Moeraki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
By David Wall
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Woman Kayaks Through the Clear Water of Penobscot Bay, Maine
By Skip Brown
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Some ocean kayaks have movable rudders or skegs (fixed) and can have up to three paddlers.

Sea Kayaking Tips

How to Prevent Rolling

Use these simple tips to help you from capsizing and getting wet!

How to Sea Kayak : Sea Kayaking: Preventing Rolling: by expertvillage | video info

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More stunning kayak shots

Ok I know this lens is for ocean kayaking but hey, it's all fun!

Kayak Flying over Fall One on Store Ula River, Oppland, Norway
By Anders Blomqvist
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Kayak Exploring the Swamp, Atchafalaya Basin, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
By Adam Jones
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Kayak on Onetahuti Beach in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
By Christian Kober
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Books about Kayaking

Reading about the sport of kayaking is a great way to learn more.

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How not to get back in your kayak...

Practice makes perfect!

What type of kayaking do you do?

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Ocean kayaks often have a longer waterline than other types of kayak. They are also designed with bigger below-deck storage.

Water Launching a Sea Kayak

More kayaking prints...

I wish I was this good at photography ;)

Sea kayaks on the beach of a coconut palm tree island
By Frank Lukasseck
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Eco-Tourists Kayak Past a Stranded Iceberg at Devil Island
By Keenpress
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Canoes and Kayaks Lining Lagoon Beach with Mt Gower and Mt Lidgbird in Distance
By Rachel Lewis
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Don't forget your life jacket!

Not only can it save your life, it will also keep you warm...

Want a white water raft instead?

Here's the latest bargain on eBay..

(Ocean kayaks are above)

Be safe, keep warm -

Did you know that immersion in water below 8°C can provoke hypothermia in minutes? If the water is below 5°C it can pose a major threat to
life.

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nightcats Apr 17, 2012 @ 6:02 pm | delete

I love sea kayaking. I would rather kayak than eat (almost!). I don't own a kayak but I have a season's pass at a kayak place so I can go out with their boats whenever I want. I am less keen on the shark that appears in one of your photos,though! LOL Seals are great, but sharks, not so much.

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Tipi Apr 13, 2012 @ 7:36 am | delete

Wow, this has been a lovely lens to start my day off. I have kayaked along shore lines, never any rapids or anything so exciting. I do like it, but have been into love with canoes. :)