Re: [Paddlewise] Ballast Rocks

Jim Champoux wrote:
> 
> Scott wrote:
 


  

> 
> I don't mean to laugh at Scott's expense, but perhaps we could make this
> Ballast Rocks (tm) discussion an annual event. You know...see who can be
> the first to lure a new lister out into the open, a sort of annual fall
> festival of initiation?....eg: "fall is here, when the serious kayaker's
> thoughts turn to changing foliage, crisp air and finding ballast rocks for
> the winter"
> 
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Kia Ora,

Yes this would have a funny side if it wasn't for the fact that I have
(over the years) pointed out to quite a few NEW owners of high volume
kayaks like my own ,that by stowing about 15 kg. of ballast in the
forehatch the boat becomes much easier to handle,hence safer,in 
windspeeds above 15 to 20 knots.Ballasting a cargo boats and tankers has
always been a point of good seamanship.I carry plastic bottles which are
filled when ballast is required.
Eddie.

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