These come in a huge variety of specifications and are often sold as "sea kayaks". Whilst they undoubtably have their uses, they are not permitted at club meets. They are generally shorter, wider and heavier than the touring sea kayaks paddled by club members, making them relatively slow to paddle and therefore difficult to keep up with the group. They also often do not have knee straps or other forms of bracing, which makes them harder to control in rough water.

Sit-on-top kayak