Paddlers appreciate the attributes about their activity - kayaking. Weather touring lakes, rivers, or the seas, kayakers enjoy being among nature. From their boat, paddler's get a unique perspective of the landscape they tour through, maneuver up close to wildlife, whitewater, caves, or any other point of interest they may wish to explore. Although single person kayaks are the more popular type of kayak, doubles, or tandems are gaining in popularity. Tandems certainly offer more options to the paddlers over the single kayak.
Experience and Physical Ability
Persons with limited or no experience paddling a kayak can find comfort sharing a tandem with more experienced kayakers. Those never having spent a moment in a kayak can paddle out into the ocean's surf accompanied by an experienced tour guide with confidence. Paddlers with experience in smooth water can shoot the rapids with experienced whitewater paddlers. Physically handicapped persons can enjoy the experience of kayaking in relative safety with little or no physical demands sharing a tandem kayak with an experienced captain.
Speed
Although the tandem kayak may be heavier than the sporty single, the tandem has a loner waterline, which aids the tandems potential speed. In addition, two paddlers working together can achieve speed greater than a single kayak. A weaker paddler most often will occupy the front, or bow position in the kayak. The paddler in the rear, or captain's seat, will follow the pace set by the weaker person, ensuring the pair paddle in harmony.
Togetherness
A tandem kayak can bring people together, be it family members or friends. The Sierra Trading Post says that tandem kayaks can be so many different things to different people, and this is what makes them one of the most versatile and fun watercraft from the cottage to the coast. If you do not like to paddle alone, or your spouse is not comfortable paddling his own boat, consider a tandem kayak. Although larger, more expensive, and harder to paddle solo, tandem boats can be lots of fun, too, according to The Kayaking Journal.
Storage
A larger kayak means more room, both for paddlers, and for gear. A single paddler can use the vacant seating and storage area of a tandem boat that otherwise would be occupied by a second paddler for camping, fishing, or hunting gear. Inflatable Kayak World.com suggests removing one of the seats, and securing your seat amid ship. This is where you will get the best performance and control from your boat.
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