Girl With A Kayak

• Sprint/racing
• General recreation
From these primary classifications stem many sub-classes. For example, a fishing kayak is simply a general-recreation kayak outfitted with accessories that make it easier from which to fish. A creek kayak is a certain type of whitewater kayak, designed to handle narrow gully type rivers and falls. Also within these classifications are many levels of performance which further separate the individual models.
Beginners will typically start out with a general recreation kayaks. Recreation kayaks have larger cockpit openings to make entry and exiting easier, they are wider in width for more stability.