Subject: Re: baidarka stability
From: =3D?ISO-8859-1?Q?=3DD8ivind=3D20B=3DF8rresen?=3D (oborrese@online.no)
Date: Mon Dec 18 2000 - 18:09:21 EST
Fraser Howell wrote:
> Late this summer I launched a greenland type kayak built to the Sea
> Kayaker plans of Chris Cunningham. Beam 20 in, LOA 17.5 ft. I am a
> novice kayaker. This thing tried to drown me every time I took it out.
> My question is should I persevere with it, or get a beamier boat to
> learn on?
> Fraser Howell
> Halifax
Fraser,
A friend of mine launched the same kayak this spring. I think it's a=20
great boat, much like my own Seguin, which is a little bit beamier, 21=20
1/2 inch, and 17.10, with the same hull shape.
I'd say that if you have easy access to flat water to get used to its=20
"tippy" tendencies, persevere. You'll be rewarded. If you have to master=20
a lot of waves and wind every time you're out, get a beamier kayak for=20
your first season, and don't forget looking forward to paddling your=20
Greenland style kayak!
=D8ivind B=F8rresen
Norway
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