[Paddlewise] Initial Stability, Rolling and Seaworthiness

G'Day,
     I'm in the middle of buying a second boat to further develop kayaking 
skills. The one I have at present is a Klepper (which is a lot of fun and 
would still be my first choice for a roughish sea). But I'm looking to 
develop rolling and better bracing skills and opting for a hardshell as the 
second boat.
     Is it true that boats which have higher initial stability are not 
necessarily as stable in rough seas? Also can anyone tell me of 
circumstances when a roll, or reenter and roll is not the best method of 
self rescue in a hardshell?
     Various sources have suggested that for hardshells a shorter, heavier 
(15ft & 26kg) boat with a V chine and relatively low initial stability might 
be more suitable in roughish seas than lighter longer boats with greater 
initial stability (17ft & 22kg). I think one of the arguments goes that it 
is easier with the V chine to knee lift the boat horizontal when a wave is 
coming at a steep angle
     Have I got the concepts right?

All the best, PeterO
(Who's going to try and roll the Klepper again at the weekend)




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