Canoeing with Kayaks & Paddles UK Ltd - Suppliers of Canoes & Kayaks throughout the UK.

What are the main differences between canoes & kayaks?
An Open Canoe We sell canoes from Old Town Canoes Mad River Canoes Venture Canoes Pelican Canoes	Open Canoe Paddle Canoe Paddles can be made from Wood or Aluminium shafts with plastic blades.	Open Canoe or 'Canadian' (no deck). You use a single-bladed paddle. Click for more information on canoe paddles - Paddle Info When canoeing you can do it Kneeling or Sitting. The canoes available today are closely related to those used by American Indians (hence the term 'Canadian'). Most are made from plastic and can be paddled by 1 to 4 people.
A Kayak We sell kayaks from Dagger Perception P+H Venture Kayaks Pyranha	Kayak Paddle Kayak paddles start from £30 for you entry level flat water recreational use and can go up too £250+ for you expedition Sea Kayaking or Extreme White Water Kayaking. You use a double-bladed paddle. Click for more information on kayak paddles - Paddle Info	Closed Cockpit (decked). Sit in side the kayak and you can put a spraydeck around your waist and over the cockpit to stop egress of water. Kayaks are related to those used by Eskimos for hunting but made with modern materials. The range of kayaks available is large, covering the many varied specialisation's (sea kayaking, touring, surfing, whitewater, freestyle etc).
We use the term 'canoeing' to cover paddling in both canoes and kayaks.

Which Canoe/Kayak is right for you?
Recreational Kayaks Picture of Perception Sundance Picture of Perception Kayaks Kiwi 2	These boats are stable with a large open cockpit. Fun to paddle on calm/sheltered water. Excellent for beginners or those who want a gentle paddle. They are good family boats and are available in singles or doubles. The Perception Sundance & Dagger Fiesta and the Perception Kiwi 2 & Kiwi 3 are highly recommended. These kayaks are made of plastic, polyethylene. More information on these types of Kayak
Sit ons or Sit On Kayaks or Sit On Tops Picture & Details of YAK Board with backrest in Surf	These are a range of kayaks without a cockpit that you sit on top of. They are wide, stable and self-draining fun boats for all the family. These kayaks are made of plastic, polyethylene. More information on these types of Kayak
General Purpose Picture & Details of Perception ARC	Good all-round boats that are used to teach paddling skills by clubs and centres. Ideal for those who don't want to paddle in extreme conditions. Kayaks for all sizes of paddler. Suggested boats are the Dancers and Pirouettes. These kayaks are made of plastic, polyethylene. More information on these types of Kayak
Touring Kayaks Picture & Details of Perception Carolina	Longer boat's that track well with storage compartments for camping and other kit. Ideal for calmer coastal paddling, lakes and canals. Faster than general purpose boats and sometimes fitted with a rudder. Singles and doubles available. Suggested boats are the Acadia, Carolina. These kayaks are made of plastic, polyethylene. More information on these types of Kayak
Sea Kayaks Picture & Details of North Shore Polar HV	Sea kayaks are faster with a smaller cockpit. They track well and are suitable for touring and on the open sea. Hatches allow for storage of expedition equipment. Often fitted with a retractable skeg or rudder. Some boats are made from plastics and others are built from composites. Suggested boats are the P& H Capella, and the North Shore sea kayak range. Most sea kayaks are made of fibreglass. More information on these types of Kayak
Whitewater and Surf Kayaks Picture & Details of Pyranha Z One	Short high performance kayaks with a closed cockpit. Paddled in surf and whitewater in more extreme conditions. These boats are for experienced paddlers only and training essential. There is a huge range of boats to choose from. These kayaks are made of plastic, polyethylene. More information on these types of Kayak
Open Canoes Picture of Old Town Penobscot 174 Canoe	Open Canoe / Canadian Canoe paddlers use a single bladed paddle. Ideal for family canoeing, canal & river touring, carrying one or more paddlers and their equipment. Canoes come in array of materials, Crosslink 3, Polylink, Corelite, Royalex, Fibre Glass and Wood. More information on these types of Canoe

Canoeing Information and advice for those new to Canoeing.