Abstract: A blade for a kayak paddle with a shaft can include a body extending from the shaft to a blade tip. The body has a cross-sectional profile separated at a chord line into a top section with an upper surface and a bottom section with a lower surface. The paddle can also include a shoulder section smoothly transitioning between the shaft and the blade body. The top section of the cross-sectional profile can be thicker than the bottom section and the upper surface exhibits more curvature than the lower surface, thereby increasing fluid flow speed over the upper surface to generate a lift force when the body is moved through water.

Abstract: A blade for a kayak paddle with a shaft can include a body extending from the shaft to a blade tip. The body has a cross-sectional profile separated at a chord line into a top section with an upper surface and a bottom section with a lower surface. The paddle can also include a shoulder section smoothly transitioning between the shaft and the blade body. The top section of the cross-sectional profile can be thicker than the bottom section and the upper surface exhibits more curvature than the lower surface, thereby increasing fluid flow speed over the upper surface to generate a lift force when the body is moved through water.

Abstract: A kayak ballast system is comprised of a cradle member configured to be fitted within the interior of the kayak. The cradle member defines a receiving unit for securely receiving weight, thereby providing a ready means for adding weight to a kayak and increasing the center of gravity and overall stability of the vessel. The ballast system is used to increase the boats center of gravity in the inventive method. The ballast system may be positioned throughout the interior of the kayak including the forward end of the cockpit and the cargo holds.