Canoes & Kayaks

About the Canoes and Kayaks heading in Yellow Pages®

Canoes and kayaks are small, human powered boats which can carry one or several passengers using paddles to steer and propel through the water. A canoe is open topped and occupants use a single blade paddle, whereas a kayak is decked with fabric or other material to provide air tight flotation and a double-bladed paddle is used.

Because of their size, kayaks and canoes can be fastened to the roof racks of a car or to an attached trailer for transportation. Rivers, lakes and the ocean are all suitable waterways for canoeing and kayaking, and paddlers choose their craft depending on whether they are going in flat water or white water. Kayak fishing in small creeks and rivers is a form of recreational fishing and there is a range of accessories to suit, such as rod holders and fish finders. Designed for stability and manoeuvrability, fishing kayaks are made from polyethylene or fibreglass.

Canoes are suitable for family trips or fishing endeavours. Large canoes can carry a family of four, and available accessories include padded seats and backrests, storage compartments and drink holders. Canoes are made of materials such as timber, fibreglass, aluminium or polyethylene. Kayak and canoe occupants wear personal flotation devices in case of capsizing and these are available in a range of styles and sizes for adults and children.

Kayaks and canoes can be purchased new or second hand from sports retailers and can also be hired from sailing schools and other outlets. Search with Yellow Pages® to find a number of suppliers for canoes and kayaks in all states in Australia.