Re: [Paddlewise] advanced sea kayak

An advanced kayak has a higher level of education than a beginner sea kayak.
Thus an advanced sea kayak will be better able to keep you on course and tell
you about the flora and fauna you are viewing.

R. Walker wrote:

> > A friend asked me what the difference was between an
> > "advanced" sea kayak and a beginner/advanced beginner sea kayak.
> >
> > I'm having trouble coming up with an explanation.
>
> Why should there be an explanation?  Certain features
> may make a boat easier for a beginner to use, such as
> a big, wide sit-on-top, but if you are using that boat to
> drag around a bunch of scuba gear, maybe it is the
> perfect boat for a very experienced paddler.
>
> If we are saying that "advanced" simply means that it
> would be difficult for a beginning paddler to use
> to effectly meet their criteria, then low initial
> stability and narrow beam would make a boat advanced.
>
> > If it's outfitting does that mean a fully outfitted Chinook is
> > an advanced boat? ;-)
>
> Ummmm, if you were going to do an absolutely "advanced" trip
> like cross from W Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Is, would you
> rather be in a Chinook, or a 20" beam slickster?  I'd want
> the Chinook, loaded with lots and lots of freshwater, simple
> food, etc...
>
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