Speed. It's a paddle craft, so you are probably asking yourself how much of a difference is there. Is there really a big difference between 2mph and 3.5mph? I'm going to try and help you understand kayak speed and its importance. Let's first cover a few things that affect the speed of a kayak. First is the width. That ever important balance between speed and stability. The wider the kayak the more stable, but it's also usually slower. Width is a great feature and one that has