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Sea Kayaking

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Sea Kayaking is the more traditional form of kayaking that was used by the Inuit hunters of the north. The skill set is not simpler than that used in whitewater kayaking, but it is more forgiving - you can reenter a flipped boat at your leisure or learn to roll effectively. Sea kayaks are longer and narrower providing great speed and sea worthiness in rough seas. They also have the space needed for longer self contained touring. One can cover 15 – 20 miles in one day without much stress and easily cover 25 or more miles if needed at 3 to 4 miles per hour. Over the centuries, Inuit hunters from Greenland have shown up in England when storms took them off shore. Inuit escaping from the Russians have also made story escapes and shown up 90 miles away within 24 hours. A rich heritage awaits the Sea Kayaker who is interested in both the history and the art of Sea Kayaking.

In our local area, sea kayaks can be used on flat rivers and lakes - virtually anywhere that recreational kayaks and canoes are comfortable. However, destinations which are further away offer better sea kayaking adventures. The Great Lakes and the Outer Banks of North Carolina are popular and worthwhile sea kayaking destinations.

For Sea Kayaking trips and training, the ECP partners with a local club called Outside Adventures. They own a fleet of sea kayaks, schedule a full calendar of trips, and offer regular introductory and advanced training sessions on local water. ECP members can take advantage of the Outside Adventures "membership rate" for any trips which are cross-posted on the ECP calendar.

Sea Kayaking Resources About Sea Kayaking University of Sea Kayaking Sea Kayaking Safety American Canoe Association Old Town Canoe & Kayak Wilderness Systems Kayaks Canoe & Kayak Magazine Paddling.net Outside Adventures	Destination Info The Erie Islands Georgian Bay The Outer Banks Acadia National Park

		Past Trip Pictures (coming soon) Georgian Bay 2002 Tampa Bay 2003 Georgian Bay 2003 Outer Banks 2005

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