BASIC PARTS OF A CANOE

Seat
PARTS OF A KAYAK

HATCH

DECK

COCKPIT

HULL

FOOTBRACE
CANOE
 a beam in the center of a canoe that allows the canoe to rest on a person’s
shoulder when portaging.
 crossbars reinforcing the canoe and prevents sides from pulling apart under
load.
 acts as structural support and it defines shape of boat.
 for paddler at the bow part (in tandem).
 front part
 rear end

1. Stern 4. Seat
2. Gunwale 5. Yoke
3. Thwart 6. Bow
Kayak
 opening in the kayak’s deck where the paddler sits. It can be covered with a
spray kit or waterproof kilt that is placed around the waist then slip over the
cockpit’s rim or coaming.
 covering on the deck where food and gears can be stored.
 found inside where feet rest
 bottom half of the kayak
 top half of the kayak

1. Deck 4. Hatch
2. Footbrace 5. Hull
3. Cockpit

BASIC PARTS OF A KAYAK