Whilst the kayaks are the main Para canoe boats and are propelled by a double-blade paddle, the latter are outrigger canoes propelled by a single-blade paddle. Only kayaks were contested at Rio 2016.

Canoe surfing, particularly aboard the outrigger style of boats ... a long and narrow koa wood main hull—just wide enough for a single person and ranging in length from 20 to 80 feet—with ...