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You pull your kayak up on the shore after a long day on the water. The sun is out, there is a light breeze, and you think to yourself, “It can’t get better than this.”You open your front hatch, and notice a little water inside the hull. Immediately, your mind goes to the worst possible place. “I must have a gaping hole in my kayak.” you think to yourself. The sun seems to not seem as brightly, and all the fish in the world can’t stop that sinking feeling from setting into your heart.What now?Wel …

Composite: combining the typical or essential characteristics of different materials in the making of a boat. In the 1970s composite kayaks were made of fiberglass which resulted in previously unattainable shapes and strength to weight ratios. Fiberglass is what made the modern sport of sea kayaking possible, with Brittain and the Pacific Northwest of the USA taking the lead. Over the decades, other fabrics such as Kevlar began to be used which resulted in stronger and lighter boa …