[Paddlewise] White Water Boats

From: Wayne Smith <wsmith_at_cts.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 12:33:12 -0800
FoldingBoats_at_aol.com wrote:

> // Rich Kulawiec: ... <chuckle> I don't really strongly disagree *except* that I am very concerned that a lot of beginners are not acquiring strong fundamental skills, and I think boat designs are part of the problem. //

In some ways, you guys scare me - I just want to take my sea kayak to strange and distant shores and be able to land the thing safely.  Then the next day or so, get the thing back into the blue water for the next port of call.

What I propose to do is to get some training in the (for now) gentle surf, to get my confidence and skill level somewhat better.

Is there a way to get those skills safely and applicable to the sea kayaks that I prefer to paddle??

That is:  Is there a boat that you all would recommend for training the Beginner/Intermediate paddler??

Wayne


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