You can capsize any boat-- especially if you're a beginner. Feathercraft K-1's , when properly loaded for expedition, are pretty hard to capsize. They have sponsons that resist it (assuming you have remembered to inflate them!). The only time I have ever capsized in an expedition loaded K-1 was in a Baja norther in the surf zone on the north side of Montserrat Island south of Loreto. Fishermen were watching our launch and I became self-conscious and forgot to inflate the sponsons. (Never do a surf zone launch with the mast on!) But dressing for immersion is most important when you might have problems getting out of the water, which would be rare in a surf zone. Which brings the second point. Properly loaded expedition feathercrafts are a snap to right when capsized-- much easier than an empty boat. (They're also a snap to C-to C roll, except that I don't get enough practice rolling a loaded boat because it's risky for the electronics and downright inconvenient if failed, so I prefer to practice with the boat empty). And it is a snap to climb back in in calm weather. I've never carried a paddle float with mine for this reason. If a capsize were to occur in rough seas, I would always be with my partner. The two of us, in separate k-1's, can effect a rescue much more expeditiously than either of us could alone with a paddle float. douglas in sf *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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