Re: [Paddlewise] Kayaks for kids

From: <FoldingBoats_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 07:18:28 EST
In a message dated 12/5/00 8:49:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, cbeckman_at_dmv.com 
writes:

<< Ralph Hoehn
 CLC has the Chesapeake 14, which is a nice boat for children and petite 
adults. My 11 year old (110 lb.) paddles a Chesapeake 16.  I can also take it 
out, although I'm a bit large for it.  Both boats are comfortable and well 
mannered. I put a skeg on the 16 but she hardly ever uses it. 
 Chris Beckman >>

Thanks, Chris!

I thought I might have missed something specifically designed for children. I 
built myself a 16' CLC Yare some years ago, but that's still a bit hefty for 
my 50# 6-year-old ... will have to break down and build him that very short 
folder this winter!!

Ralph C. Hoehn
Ralph_at_PouchBoats.com
www.PouchBoats.com

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