A
sea kayak or
touring kayak is a
kayak developed for the sport of
paddling on open waters of lakes, bays, and the ocean. Sea kayaks are
seaworthy small boats with a covered deck and the ability to incorporate a
spray deck. They trade off the maneuverability of
whitewater kayaks for higher cruising speed, cargo capacity, ease of straight-line paddling, and comfort for long journeys.