Re: [Paddlewise] Ballast and sponsons...where is the kayak?

From: Steven A. Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:58:08 -0800
Since I have never seen a horse capsize while not wearing sponsons, I have to
conclude that sponsons are not necessary to keep a kayak upright. (Said after
getting trounced by a wave on a launch from a very steep beach this morning
and then going for a swim in the surf ;-) )


Steve



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