Guide to Cleaning, Protecting & Maintaining Kayaks, Canoes and other Sport Water Craft
We have come a long way from the whale bone and hide kayaks of earlier days...
Today's kayaks cut through the water easier, are more maneuverable, lighter and a lot more expensive than the original models.
Modern manufacturing techniques and innovative materials have made it possible for kayaks to evolve from utility vehicles to popular sports equipment
Unfortunately, as most of us have experienced, our waters are not always as clean as we would like them to be. The pollutants and the sun's UV rays start attacking our boats and equipment the minute we put them in the water. While short term exposure is no cause for concern, care should be taken for long term use and before we put them into storage.
This website is a guide to kayak cleaning and maintenance with two specific goals in mind:
- to protect our investment
- to do so in an environmentally friendly way
With kayaks costing serveral thousand dollars, it makes sense to spend a few minutes after each paddle to clean up. Most of us already do this; we grab a hose, an old rag and some dish washing detergent and go at it. Not exactly eco-conscious. Not only do we waste gallons of precious drinking water, we also add detergent to the pollutants already in the water. The detergent will also remove any protective wax we have on our boat, leaving it more vulnerable to sun damage.
Luckily, there is a fast, easy and evironmentally friendly way to care for your kayak or other water craft. These pages will give you a quick overview of how to clean, protect and maintain your kayak properly:
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