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Know Your Boat

Know your boat

ORIENTATION AND ANATOMY

Kayak

A diagram of a kayak

Canoe

A diagram of a canoe

Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)

A diagram of a stand-up paddleboard
 

HULL DIMENSIONS

Length - Impacts the boat's maneuverability and ability to track in a straight line.

Width - Effects stability and how easily the boat cuts through the water.

Depth - A key component of the volume the boat displaces and its carrying capacity.

A diagram showing how fluid moves around and object with different dimensions.

HULL DESIGN

Shape

Different shaped hull designs

Rocker

A diagram comparing a boat with more and less rocker.

Side Profile

A side profile diagram of a boat

Stem

A diagram showing the difference between a rounded or square stem.

Symmetry

A diagram showing a symmetrical and asymmetrical boat.