Re: [Paddlewise] weight of boats

From: R. Walker <rww_at_mailbox.neosoft.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 15:40:12 -0500
> Another effect is psychological. When a heavy boat falls on the back
> side of a wave with a "kaboom!", versus the shy "paf" of a light boat, the
> paddler feels powerful. If someone landed through the surf on a 30feet

I admit it.  That sound *is* highly satisfying..  Especially if you get 
most of the heavy boat out of the water going over the crest.





Richard Walker
Houston, TX
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