Sea kayaks are used for one or two paddlers and are designed with stability and cargo capacity in mind. They are generally not very maneuverable compare to whitewater kayaks, highly-maneuverable watercraft constructed usually for only a single paddler.
Whitewater kayaks were built for moving rapidly down rapids and through rocks, which has become a popular sport these days. Surf kayaks are narrow, long boats constructed for breaking waves and surf zone rescues, built for rescuing people who fall overboard from boats near land.
Racing kayaks are designed for speed. Sadly, with their incredibly narrow hulls, they're very, very difficult to maneuver and take quite a bit of skill to direct properly.
If you're looking to buy a kayak and get into a new water sport, take a look at what you'd like to do. If you're an adrenaline junkie aiming for a pounding heart and adventure, a whitewater kayak is just the boat for you.
Those looking for a more sedate and easy ride would be better off with a sea kayak that will slip over quiet waters and can be paddled along easily.
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