There is a general consensus that longer kayaks are faster than shorter kayaks. This may be due to a variety of reasons, including the fact that longer kayaks generally have more volume for a given length and are less likely to stall. Additionally, longer kayaks typically track straighter, which can make them faster over short distances. Some kayakers believe that longer kayaks are faster due to their increased surface area for moving water, while others contend that a shorter kayak is typically faster due to its reduced drag.