This is the classic that everyone thinks of when they think of a canoe. Stable enough for anyone, and is a pleasure to paddle either tandem or solo. These boats can serve as a great intro to paddling or can be mastered as a true art.

Outrigger canoes are various watercraft featuring lateral support floats known as outriggers. These boats can be paddled in flat water but are also capable of being paddled in rougher open water. Boat types include 1 person (OC1), 2 person (OC2), and 6 person (OC6).

Sprint canoes are extremely narrow and balancing in them requires some skill. These boats are meant for flat water racing. Canoers balance on one knee and paddle only on one side of the boat. They steer entirely with their paddle and do a “J” stroke to make the boat run straight.

Sprint Kayaks are extremely narrow and balancing in them requires some skill. These boats are meant for flat water racing. Kayakers use a double-bladed paddle and are seated in the boat. They have a rudder for steering that is controlled by moving a stick with their feet.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is exactly as its title suggests – standing up on a board and paddling. There are many types of boards geared towards different skill levels and the different variations of the sport. Paddlers can be seen on rivers, canals, lakes, on the ocean, and in the surf.

A surfski is a type of kayak. It is generally the longest of all kayaks and is designed for speed on open water, although it is well suited to all bodies of water and recreational paddling. Surfskis are steered by foot-controlled pedals connected to a rudder.