What’s the difference between a canoe and a kayak?
A. Both originate from ancient craft which were used for hunting, food gathering and travel. A kayak is based on the Inuit boats, you use a double ended paddle and sit in the boats. A canoe is often associated with the North American Indians but in fact has been used by many cultures across the world. It can be paddled kneeling or sitting and a single blade paddle is used. . In the UK we tend to use the word canoeing to cover both – which can be confusing – that’s why you’ll hear us talk about Paddlesport as it covers everything!
