Kayak Floatation
The kayak floatation design utilizes the existing effectiveness of a single-passenger kayak. The user pedals from within the kayak and successfully glides across the water with stability. Disadvantages with the kayak floatation method are that it requires the rider’s body to be enclosed within the kayak and that the pedaling motion is horizontal. This specific seated position leaves little room for flexibility and movement for the rider (Figure 5). Also, the large underwater surface area of the kayak hinders the optimal speed that can be achieved.