The kayak is sleek, and the paddler sits in a small opening in the center of the kayak's deck. This is called the cockpit. Kayaks can go through very shallow water. This means they can glide easily over shallow rocks and reefs to get into small tide pools along the shore. These are some of the best places to find all those strange creatures with the colorful eyes and tentacles.
Sea kayaks come in several different sizes.
Some are short and wide. These are very stable and easy to steer, but they don't have much room for storage. Others are good for taking long trips along the ocean, down a river or across big lakes. They have large, watertight storage areas with lots of room for gear. There are sizes and shapes for just about anyone who wants to venture out onto the water under their own power.