{"id":210,"date":"2022-07-29T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T13:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/?p=210"},"modified":"2022-07-29T13:58:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T13:58:02","slug":"which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/","title":{"rendered":"Flipping Out: Kayaks vs. Canoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-64ff6f24d94c9\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64ff6f24d94c9\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#Which_Is_Easier_to_Flip_Canoe_or_Kayak\" title=\"Which Is Easier to Flip Canoe or Kayak\">Which Is Easier to Flip Canoe or Kayak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#Why_Is_a_Canoe_More_Stable\" title=\"Why Is a Canoe More Stable?\">Why Is a Canoe More Stable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#What_to_Do_if_You_Flip_Your_Canoe_or_Kayak\" title=\"What to Do if You Flip Your Canoe or Kayak\">What to Do if You Flip Your Canoe or Kayak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#Preventing_Your_Kayak_From_Capsizing\" title=\"Preventing Your Kayak From Capsizing\">Preventing Your Kayak From Capsizing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#Go_Out_in_the_Right_Weather\" title=\"Go Out in the Right Weather\">Go Out in the Right Weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#Make_Sure_Your_Kayak_Is_Balanced\" title=\"Make Sure Your Kayak Is Balanced\">Make Sure Your Kayak Is Balanced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#Low_Brace\" title=\"Low Brace\">Low Brace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#High_Brace\" title=\"High Brace\">High Brace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/which-is-easier-to-flip-canoe-or-kayak\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Do you enjoy going out on the water in a kayak or a canoe? Either option is a great way to get in some time experiencing the great outdoors and some exercise. But which one is more likely to bring about an unexpected dip in the water?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re more likely to flip a kayak when it comes to kayaks and canoes. Why\u2019s that? Their design sacrifices stability in honor of speed and agility.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll move along much faster in a kayak than in a canoe, but chances are you\u2019ll get where you\u2019re going a lot drier in a canoe. However, the type of kayak and the conditions you go out in affect stability the most.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_Easier_to_Flip_Canoe_or_Kayak\"><\/span>Which Is Easier to Flip Canoe or Kayak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short and simple answer is that it is easier to flip a kayak than a canoe. A kayak\u2019s hull is designed to be fast and agile, while a canoe is designed for stability more so than speed.<\/p>\n<p>Overturned kayaks are a lot easier to the right than overturned canoes. You&#8217;re in trouble if you\u2019re on your own or a decent distance from the shore and manage to capsize your canoe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_a_Canoe_More_Stable\"><\/span>Why Is a Canoe More Stable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The difference between the two is in their shapes. Kayaks have a slim design that allows them to cut through the water with increased speed.<\/p>\n<p>They are not constructed with a focus on stability, which is sacrificed to improve speed and maneuverability. Navigating, moving forward, and paddling is easier in a kayak.<\/p>\n<p>Canoes, however, are designed around stability. Their hulls are immersed deep in the water, creating resistance. This resistance makes it less likely that the vessel will come out of the water and flip.<\/p>\n<p>The wide shape of canoes also lends to their stability. However, these factors cause canoes to move more slowly and be more challenging to maneuver.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_You_Flip_Your_Canoe_or_Kayak\"><\/span>What to Do if You Flip Your Canoe or Kayak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While capsizing your canoe or kayak will be a scary experience, it doesn\u2019t have to be a disaster. Make sure you stay calm and follow these tips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dress for the water:\u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019re going out on the water, so you need to assume there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll end up in it. Don\u2019t dress for the weather. Dress like you\u2019re going to be submerged in icy, cold water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wear a life jacket:<\/strong>\u00a0Did you know that most drowning fatalities related to boating accidents did not have life jackets? Be safe and wear yours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice:<\/strong> You need experience rescuing yourself to know what to expect if you ever capsize. This means turning your canoe or kayak over and emptying the hull of enough water to make it back to shore.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure your gear:<\/strong> If you have gear on your canoe or kayak, you need to tie it down. It needs to be stowed in stuff sacks or dry bags to protect it in the event of capsizing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay calm:<\/strong> The most important thing you can do is not panic. You must keep a level head to remain safe and get your kayak or canoe turned back over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_Your_Kayak_From_Capsizing\"><\/span>Preventing Your Kayak From Capsizing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they are more likely to capsize than canoes, kayaks aren\u2019t exactly designed to go around flipping over. Two main factors affect the possibility of having an incident, the type of kayak you\u2019re in and the weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>You must ensure you have the right kayak for the right conditions. For example, if you take a recreational kayak out on calm water, you\u2019re almost guaranteed to remain upright the entire time.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you take a sea or ultralight kayak out on the whitewater, your chances of flipping over increase exponentially.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to prevent flipping over entirely, but you can drastically reduce the probability, especially if you follow these steps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_Out_in_the_Right_Weather\"><\/span>Go Out in the Right Weather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should avoid inclement weather whenever possible. The weather plays a major part in kayak safety. Strong winds can increase wave sizes, which can cause your kayak to flip over. Remember, there\u2019s always another time you can go out if the weather is bad today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Sure_Your_Kayak_Is_Balanced\"><\/span>Make Sure Your Kayak Is Balanced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need to ensure that whatever load you are carrying with you is balanced. Otherwise, you will have difficulty using your torso to balance your kayak. It should be evenly balanced from one end of the kayak and from one side to the other.<\/p>\n<p>When you sit up straight, there should be no balance problems. If you skip this step, you\u2019ll spend your entire time on the water playing a balancing act.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Brace\"><\/span>Low Brace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A low brace is a paddling technique with a fast and efficient stroke. This should be your instinctive move when your kayak is about to flip over. It is the best way to help you recover without getting wet.<\/p>\n<p>This move is essentially pressing the paddle down against the water, creating resistance that enables you to recover your balance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Brace\"><\/span>High Brace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The high and low brace techniques are very similar. The main difference between the two is your position on the paddle. With a low brace, you are positioned above the paddle. With a high brace, you are positioned below the paddle.<\/p>\n<p>Using the high brace will make you wet, unlike the low brace, but at least you won\u2019t flip over.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it can be exciting to go out on the river in a canoe or kayak, you must be mindful of the weather and water conditions.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re more likely to flip over in a kayak, but canoes can still capsize. Water safety is the key to remaining upright and dry on your voyage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you enjoy going out on the water in a kayak or a canoe? Either option is a great way to get in some time experiencing the great outdoors and some exercise. But which one is more likely to bring about an unexpected dip in the water? 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