Kayaks make me more nervous, for whatever reason. I think it's because of how you have to get into them, and I'm not a strong swimmer, so I'm always more concerned about getting 'out' if something happens.
most recreational kayaks have an extremely large cockpit. me, my son, and our dog could all sit in the hole on my Keowee II. if it turns over, it's nearly impossible to remain in the boat upside down.
Canoes for sure. Me and my friend used to race each other at our local lake. It was quite fun actually. I can still remember that we used to win each other quite evenly.
I have been in both. I prefer a kayak 100% It gives a good ride and you can move more easily in it. I feel more safer in a canoe but there's no thrill without a little taste of danger involved. Both are fun though.
I sincerely prefer the kayaks. I can maneuver the easier. It`s true that it`s a liitle hard to get in and out of them.It`s tricky. A canoe is good too, but the kayak is easier to control and it`s the most used. 7 out of 10 people choose kayaks. Oh yeah... and when you are in the kayak you are in the water, and in the canoe you are above.
Canoes and kayaks are pretty similar when it comes down to it. They both move along on the water when people sit in them and paddle. There are just a few differences. Canoes typically use a paddle with a single blade. Kayakers use a double-bladed paddle.
Canoe or a kayak? Which is the boat for you? That depends. I wish I could be more more specific, but I can't. It's your call. What's best for me may simply not work for you. What do you want? More to the point—what do you want a boat for?