The original author is Albert Chen. http://www.powershow.com/view/23ab6-M2ZhM/Kayaking_powerpoint_ppt_presentation#.VzGqb-ykioo.blogger

1. Kayaking
Albert Chen
Period 4
Albert Chen
Period 4

2. History
- Archaeologists have found evidence indicating
kayaks to be at least 4000 years old.
- The word kayak appears in literature spelled
different ways: kyak, kyack, kaiak, qajaq.
- Wood and wood/fabric were common up until
1950's when fiberglass was introduced.
-This was followed by plastic in 1984.
- The Chinook being the first of the rotomolded boats.
- First used by Eskimos.

3. Geography
• Native Kayakers were in the arctic
of North America from the Aleutian
Islands to the East coast of
Greenland.
• This included southern Siberia, the
Bering Strait and Northern
Canada.
• Today, Kayaking is popular
around the world, but particularly
around oceans and rivers.

4. Relatives
Canoe Kayak
- 1 Bladed Paddles
most commonly used.
- Open Top
- Usually carries more
than 1 person.
- Has Benches to Sit.
- Used throughout the world.
- Often Closed Top
- Can hold 1 or
more persons.
- Kayakers sit on the
bottom of the kayak.
- Originally Used in
the Artic regions.
- 2 Bladed Paddles
commonly used.

5. Characteristics
• Most Kayaks are made from
wood, fiberglass, and plastic.
• Most Kayaks hold 1 or 2 people.
Kayaks range from 15 ft. to 20 ft.
depending on the number of kayakers,
skill level, and purpose of the kayak.
Some have a closed top while others may
have an open top to board easily.

6. Importance
The shape of the kayak made it
swift and maneuverable in the cold
waters as well as stealthy. Making
it an ideal hunting craft.
The Kayak was also used for
transportation across open water
and rivers.
-Today, kayaks are used for sport, adventure, fishing, recreation, and touring.
- It is a cheap, efficient way to travel in the water.
The boats primary purpose was
to hunt animals on inland lakes,
rivers and the sea.

7. Pictures

13. Bibliography
• http://www.geocities.com/pittoale/history.html
• http://www.genestpsychology.com/kayak/history.html
• http://www.google.com