Re: [Paddlewise] First Kayak

In a message dated 3/18/00 9:50:01 PM, steveposti_at_yahoo.com writes:

<< 1. Current Designs Breeze.  13'6" rotomolded plastic. 
My only concern is the lack of a bow bulkhead (it
comes with a buoyancy bag.)   >>

    I learned to paddle in my Breeze. This is a very seaworthy boat that you 
just can't beat. She is one I will continue to paddle in the future, 
frequently. I now have a Gulfstream but I was so spoiled by the stability of 
the Breeze that leaning to paddle the Gulfie.  Do NOT count on the bulkheads 
in a plastic boat for flotation. Put bags in the hatches. So far I've never 
had any problem with the flotation bags in my boat.
    Her failing is that she isn't longer but I have been able to do a nice 
pace in her and almost keep up with the 16-18 foot guys. I kind of doubt you 
can do that with the Carolina. They are a bit flatter and, though longer, 
don't seem to track as well.
    Everyone who has communicated to be about the Breeze has told me how 
lucky I was to have this as my first boat. The Carolina I have never paddled 
but it looks much more like a recreational boat with a flatter hull and not 
nearly the ability to edge a turn. I've seen the boat but can't speak from 
experience. I can only tell you the Breeze edges well and I learned to roll 
in her.
    You may find her a bit bigger than the Carolina but I'm not sure about 
that. It just looks that way.
    If you have any questions, I'd be delighted to answer them. CD has put 
out a new plastic boat that is a longer version of the Breeze. The glass 
version is the Pachena <sp?> I didn't learn with a rudder so I don't know how 
she'd be with one but there is a tendency to weathercock but not bad enough 
for me to think about putting one her and i've paddled her in up to about 30 
knot winds on the Chesapeake Bay.

Joan Spinner
   * * *
Happily paddling on the Chesapeake 
Bay watershed-a red, CD Breeze and 
a yellow/white, CD Gulfstream
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