[Paddlewise] Water Stable Boats

I was talking to a Parks and Wildlife employee about the opening a new kayak 
trail.  I mentioned something about rolling and she said something like 

We don't need any of that down here.  We paddle "water stable" boats.  I had 
never heard this term before.  When I asked her what some models were she 
mentiononed Kewee's, Old-town Loon, Scupper-Pro,  and Perception Osprey.  The 
Kewee and Loon I have heard described as "Recreational Kayaks".  The 
Scupper-Pro and Osprey I have always heard of jus as "Sit-on-tops".  

Has any body out there heard this "water stable" terminology.  It worries me 
that this would make people think the boats can not turn over.  You may not 
be able to roll these boats, but I think its very important to know and 
practice self-rescue in these boats.  This coming from a Parks and Wildlife 
person who said she also guided was a little worrisome to me.

Mark J. Arnold

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