RE: [Paddlewise] Paddlesports show at UNH

I couldn't get into the room for the MITA presentation but saw all of DH's 
talks/demos. I was also struck by that comment-I am a smaller person and 
have been looking at boats with the idea that a lighter one would be easier 
for me to manipulate both on and off the car and at campsites....It was an 
interesting reality check to remember that I want a boat that does best IN 
THE WATER...duh.

>I found Derek quite entertaining.  One of his comments that stuck in my 
>mind
>the most was during his pool session.  He was paddling a kevlar Gulfstream
>and had to mention that although it was a fine boat indeed, he prefers a
>heavier layed-up boat that will give him confidence in rough seas.  He says
>the light boats are great for car-topping, but he prefers boats that "don't
>flutter in the wind like leaves" when dropped.

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