Re: [Paddlewise] Mariner II

Jerry:


I would like to hear more about your experinces with the Mariners.  I
believe this boat is desinged by Broze... is this correct?

I took George's 5 day class.  I paddled the coaster the whole time.

Isn't shorter better in rough water?

Last week, I burried the bow while surfing ... in spite of my leaning back.
The bow plunged to the bottom which resulted in a loop/ender.  Earlier
experience taught me that if I try to surf diagonally (attempting to avoid
the loop/ender/pitchpoll), the wave quickly pushes me into a broach.
Staying diagonal on a steep wave seems to be quite a challenge.  How does
this compare with other sea kayaks?

Robert


>Are you the guy who crossed the Bering Strait in a Mariner II?
>
>I just took a fantastic lesson in the tidal stream of Deception Pass with
>Rex Robertson of George Gronseth's school, using their rental Mariner II.  I
>thought the boat extremely easy to manage, even crossing strong eddylines in
>5.8 knot currents and while surfing standing waves caused by boat wakes in
>the moving water.
>
>Are you still paddling this boat?  I mainly paddle unloaded.  Should I get
>the sliding seat?  If not, will I have to work hard to control the boat in
>strong winds?
>
SNIP
Jerry


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