I don't know about Dover but the schools over here take the kids kayaking which is popular with residents and tourists.
The lightweight cheap plastic non-sinkable durable kayaks are so much easier to strap onto the roof rack and are making that water sport accessable and affordable.
Who remembers lugging the heavy canoes around and having to use a trailer to transport them. One hour in the sea and about 6 hours loading and unloading.
