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Sea Kayak

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Sea kayaking in open ocean is a wonderful experience, and not just for the wildlife. There are secluded beaches to discover, islands Samiopoula, Kasonisi etc., caves to explore and headlands to conquer.

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Sea kayaks come in several different styles, materials and configurations. They are designed to accommodate one to three paddlers together with room for camping gear, food, water, and other supplies. A sea kayak usually ranges anywhere from 3–5½ meters for solo craft, and up to 8 meters for tandem craft. Width may be as little as 21″ (50 cm), and may be up to 36″ (90 cm).

Contemporary sea kayaks trace their origin to the native boats of Alaska, northern Canada, and Southwest Greenland. Eskimo hunters developed a fast seagoing craft to hunt seals and walrus. The ancient Aleut name for a sea kayak is Iqyak, and earliest models were constructed from a light wooden frame (tied together with sinew or baleen) and covered with sea mammal, (sea lion or seal) hides. Archaeologists have found evidence indicating that kayaks are at least 4000 years old.

It is often combined with wilderness backpacking for exploring otherwise difficult to access wilderness areas and allows access to fishing areas that might otherwise be inaccessible.

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