Derek

Derek is a keen water sports enthusiast who has over 20 years of experience in canoes, kayaking and more recently paddle boarding. On weekends he can usually be found on some sort of floating device be it a kayak, paddle board or even a floatie on his lazy days, Come join our growing paddling community!

average kayak speed

Average Kayak Speed

Experienced kayakers can typically achieve an average kayak speed of 3 mph. Meanwhile, beginner kayakers are more likely to feel comfortable at a pace of 2 mph. With that said, kayak speed is determined by several different factors. A paddler’s fitness, weather, and water conditions, and the type of equipment they are using all determine …

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