{"id":238,"date":"2022-08-16T01:03:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T01:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/?p=238"},"modified":"2022-08-16T01:03:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T01:03:40","slug":"why-do-kayaks-have-holes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Kayaks Have Holes?"},"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-64eb2e4bd24c3\" 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-64eb2e4bd24c3\"><\/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\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#Reasons_Why_Kayaks_Have_Holes\" title=\"Reasons Why Kayaks Have Holes\">Reasons Why Kayaks Have Holes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#1_Air_Storage_Space\" title=\"1. Air Storage Space\">1. Air Storage Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#2_Extra_Storage_for_Fishing_Gear\" title=\"2. Extra Storage for Fishing Gear\">2. Extra Storage for Fishing Gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#3_Drift_Paddling\" title=\"3. Drift Paddling\">3. Drift Paddling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#4_Ventilation\" title=\"4. Ventilation\">4. Ventilation<\/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\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#5_Waterproofing\" title=\"5. Waterproofing\">5. Waterproofing<\/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\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#6_Holes_provide_buoyancy\" title=\"6. Holes provide buoyancy\">6. Holes provide buoyancy<\/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\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#7_Creating_a_Seal\" title=\"7. Creating a Seal\">7. Creating a Seal<\/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\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#Types_of_Kayaks\" title=\"Types of Kayaks\">Types of Kayaks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#Cataraft\" title=\"Cataraft\">Cataraft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#Cayucao\" title=\"Cayucao\">Cayucao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#Canoe\" title=\"Canoe\">Canoe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#Day_Touring_Kayak\" title=\"Day Touring Kayak\">Day Touring Kayak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-do-kayaks-have-holes\/#Inflatable_Kayak\" title=\"Inflatable Kayak\">Inflatable Kayak<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Finding a new and exciting way to water-ski has intrigued many people, but learning to kayak when you don&#8217;t know how to swim has left many people wondering. But if you are searching for an adventure, want something more intense than just floating around, and enjoy an exercise that will get your heart pumping with excitement, then learning how to kayak can be quite rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a way to get in shape, you will find kayaking is one of the best ways to do it. Once you decide to learn how to kayak, your next step will be to head down to any outfitter who sells kayaks and see what they have available.<\/p>\n<p>It is a great sport, and anyone from children under ten to adults can enjoy it. Therefore you will not need a lot of equipment to learn how to kayak, as long as you have something that fits onto three wheels.<\/p>\n<p>It is primarily an outdoor activity. Therefore you should look for a kayak that can hold its own against the elements of nature.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t want your kayak to be flimsy or delicate, so something well-made is best. To learn how to kayak well, you will want a boat with a full deck.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_Kayaks_Have_Holes\"><\/span>Reasons Why Kayaks Have Holes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Air_Storage_Space\"><\/span>1. Air Storage Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The holes in a kayak serve as a storage space for the paddler. It is because the kayak cannot store air. As the paddler sits in the kayak, their body will remain afloat because of their air supply.<\/p>\n<p>However, due to the body&#8217;s size compared to a kayak&#8217;s size, it makes an ideal place to store items that they can use while on water, such as maps or sunglasses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Extra_Storage_for_Fishing_Gear\"><\/span>2. Extra Storage for Fishing Gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The need for extra storage space caused the growth of holes in kayaks. The holes serve as a storage space for paddlers to store fishing gear.<\/p>\n<p>It ensures that all the necessary equipment is available whenever the paddler gets hungry or needs some water or clothing. The holes allow paddlers to carry whatever they may need while out on the water, and they can easily access them due to the hole&#8217;s size.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Drift_Paddling\"><\/span>3. Drift Paddling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The holes allow for drift paddling, which uses the water current to propel the kayak. Drift paddling preserves energy so that there are no unnecessary moves in the kayak. It also reduces unnecessary wear on the paddler&#8217;s body because they&#8217;re not required to constantly push off with their paddle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ventilation\"><\/span>4. Ventilation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The holes are designed to ensure the paddler can breathe in the kayak. When the paddler sits inside, their breath will create a mist that serves as an opening for the kayak&#8217;s air supply. It also allows water to escape from inside, reducing the risk of flooding and sinking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Waterproofing\"><\/span>5. Waterproofing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is the reason why most kayaks have holes. They are designed to ensure that they are watertight while on the ocean. The holes seal the hull, which prevents water from entering.<\/p>\n<p>Holes in a kayak are made this way because they provide great flexibility to the craft and make it more efficient in delivering speed and maneuverability. It also allows maximum cargo space by effectively storing everything needed for a paddler on the water.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Holes_provide_buoyancy\"><\/span>6. Holes provide buoyancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The holes in a kayak are designed this way to ensure they float while on the water. The size of a person first and foremost determines the hole&#8217;s size.<\/p>\n<p>The hole&#8217;s purpose is to promote speed and maneuverability, which would only be possible if it remained afloat. The holes provide buoyancy because of the air or water that enters them when a person sits in the kayak and paddles to keep it afloat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Creating_a_Seal\"><\/span>7. Creating a Seal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Because of the holes, it is easier for paddlers to create a seal between the boat and their bodies. For example, when paddling, you will notice that your upper body slides into the boat farther.<\/p>\n<p>It is because the holes in kayaks provide flexibility and greater comfort. The holes also ensure that the kayak has sufficient buoyancy and easy movement at sea.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Kayaks\"><\/span>Types of Kayaks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are five basic kinds of kayaks:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cataraft\"><\/span>Cataraft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These boats are designed with two inflatable chambers, which have a primary and secondary chamber. The main chamber is used for transporting people, while the second is for storing gear.<\/p>\n<p>The cataraft has many holes throughout its body to ensure it remains afloat, and it also has a hole at its front for Paddling. They can secure these kayaks onto another boat or shore via lines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cayucao\"><\/span>Cayucao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This kayak&#8217;s primary purpose is recreation and competitive racing; it has other uses such as fishing, hunting, and sailing. It is a canoe made of wood and fiberglass.<\/p>\n<p>It has two chambers used for transportation and storage, respectively. In the main chamber, there is a line allowing riders to secure it to another boat or shoreline and a seat pad.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canoe\"><\/span>Canoe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Canoes can only accommodate one person at a time. The primary purpose of the canoe is for recreation, but they are also used in competitive and professional racing.<\/p>\n<p>They are usually made from wood and fiberglass, with the hull made from a single piece of wood and the decking made from fiberglass.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Touring_Kayak\"><\/span>Day Touring Kayak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is designed to be used for short-distance kayaking, which does not exceed more than a day. Its primary purpose is to enable the paddler to view the scenery on the water. It is small in size and can be made of wood or plastic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inflatable_Kayak\"><\/span>Inflatable Kayak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are small and lightweight, making them easy to carry around. They also come in various sizes and colors to suit every user&#8217;s preference.<\/p>\n<p>They are used for different reasons, including fishing, touring, racing, and diving. They are generally used for recreational purposes and aim to keep the user afloat in a kayak.<\/p>\n<p>Kayaks may look like ordinary boats, but they are essential to the paddler and the environment. It is because kayaks serve as a means of transportation and storage space for paddlers.<\/p>\n<p>They are made this way because they provide stability in the water and flexibility for maneuverability. Additionally, kayak holes ensure that they remain afloat for easy movement at sea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a new and exciting way to water-ski has intrigued many people, but learning to kayak when you don&#8217;t know how to swim has left many people wondering. 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