> Racing kayaks are often saddled with a minimum width rule. Since they want
> to put the paddle in as near the boat as possible, they move the widest
> point behind the paddler. Notice that this point is completely out of the
> water. The boats would look normal if they didn't need to live under the
> rules.

Hey, that's why a lot of boat ( kayak, canoe, or otherwise ) you would want to cruise in.

Looks like the fact that they stand up ( in the canoes ) has something to due with it too...