ocean kayaking
Coastal paddle sport
Ocean kayaking is paddling a kayak in open saltwater—coastal waters, bays, or open sea.
It typically involves longer, more stable kayaks designed to handle waves, currents, and wind.
The activity ranges from calm harbor touring to challenging expeditions across exposed crossings: We went ocean kayaking along the coast of Maine.
- flotation devicesBuoyant safety equipment
- sea cavesWave-eroded cliff chambers
- open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
- rollingTurning over repeatedly
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
rough seas · bracing · paddle · paddle stroke · fjords · life jacket · marine wildlife · whale watching · currents · wetsuit · edging · weather patterns · first aid kit · rescue techniques · tides · archipelagos · coral reefs · coastal cliffs
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Recreational trail walking
mountain climbing · mountain biking · trail running · rock climbing · road cycling
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