*Part 1 of our 4-part series on which boat type is right for you! Today’s feature is on KAYAKS.*
We are a kayak family! There are kayaking options to fit all of my family’s needs. My husband and son like to race each other around river bends. They prefer single, sit-inside kayaks where their center of gravity is lower to the river. The kayaks give them the versatility to paddle quickly down river, power up river, and zig-zag into whatever nook they want to check out. My daughter and I prefer a double, sit-on-top kayak. We enjoy the easy steering that a kayak offers while also taking advantage of the sit-on-top style to have our legs out and sometimes stretched into the river. I also like that if you would tip in your kayak, the sit-on-tops don’t fill up with water (which is helpful when my husband is ahead of me beating my son in a race).
Kayak considerations: Our shortest trip is 7-miles long, so if a young child is taking a kayak, make sure they’re up for paddling that long. If you’re questioning their stamina, consider taking a double kayak together. Pet owners have also been known to utilize a double kayak with Fido as their 2nd occupant. Just remember a leash for the bus ride back!