RE: [Paddlewise] Canoe "Tip" Report

From: David Seng <David_at_wainet.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:43:25 -0900
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Holman [mailto:holmanj_at_ohsu.edu]
> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 8:49 AM

snip

 I figure the problem is that 
> this guy, because of his build, makes the canoe "top heavy," 
> so to speak.  So I've been wondering if some ballast in the 
> bottom of the canoe might help, and if so, how much I might 
> need.  I would appreciate any advice.
> 

  Quick question - was he sitting on a seat or kneeling?
Kneeling drops the center of gravity considerably lower in most canoes than
sitting on a seat.

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska
 
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