When the Kayaks were developed, their sole purpose was for hunting and fishing and not for playing a competitive sport. They were developed by the indigenous Arctic people and the oldest Kayaks are well over 4,000 years old. These first kayaks were constructed from stitched animal seal or other skins stretched over a wooden frame made of driftwood and they were a personal craft with each Kayak being used by a single person who built it. The word Kayak probably comes from the Inuktitut word 'Qajaq' or 'Kajukki'.
Now let's head on to the different types of Kayaks. These Kayaks are the modern versions that were developed say early 20th century onwards. The Kayaks are categorised by their application and their different types are as follows:
1. Recreational Kayak
2. Sea Kayak
3. Sit on Top Kayak
4. Skin on Frame Kayak
5. Folding Kayak
6. Surf Ski Kayak
7. The Waveski Kayak
8. Whitewater Kayak
9. The Playboat Kayak
10. The Creekboat Kayak
11. Slalom Kayak
12. Inflatable Kayak
13. Pedal Kayak
14. Military Kayak
15. Wooden Kayak
For the last two days of Sunny Sports,we will see about another 'Sunny Sport' tomorrow.
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