The Thule culture, which emerged around 1200 CE, was an Inuit culture that migrated from the Siberia to Greenland. The kayak was indeed the primary mode of transportation for the Thule people during the summer also when there an open sea.

Design of the kayak

The kayak was an essential tool for their survival and way of life. Each man had his own kayak, special made for the owner based on the individual body measurements, which was a small, narrow watercraft made from a frame of driftwood or bone covered with seal skins. These kayaks were lightweight, allowing for easy maneuverability in the waters of the Arctic.

Way of using kayak

The Thule people used kayaks for various purposes, such as hunting for seals, whales, and birds, which were vital food sources for their communities. They also used kayaks to travel between different destinations, exploring new areas and establishing settlements along the coasts and islands of Greenland.

Todays design of kayak
While kayaks are predominantly crafted from modern materials, there still exist several replicas of the original designs.  With some regions maintaining the use of kayaks for hunting in adherence to ancestral methods.