On of the key canoe vs kayak differences is that are typically propelled with different types of paddles. yossarian6 / Adobe Stock. Kayakers typically use a double-bladed paddle to power their boats.

Mike Kipp had a simple reason for starting to make his own canoe tripping paddles. “I just wanted a better paddle,” says the 54-year-old founder of Wilderness Paddle Works.

Paddle season is here: Try a canoe, kayak or paddleboard on the state’s waters. April 7, 2024 at 3:05 a.m. by Bryan Hendricks ...