RE: [Paddlewise] Evolution

>On Behalf Of John Winters
>One
>wonders how far a designer can depart from the commonly accepted forms with
>a design and still have it remain a kayak at least in the eyes of the
>public.

John et al,

Personally I wonder if a sit-on-top is a kayak. Should it not be to canoe's
as Boston Whaler's are to power boats? Simply a hull with built-in
floatation? Can you not paddle a canoe with a double-ended paddle?

Here's what "kayak" means to me: Something which gets much of it's stability
from placing the center of gravity very low, has a closed deck within which
the operator sits for protection from wind and waves, and can be knocked
down and the operator can right the craft without leaving the normal
position. Can seals be effectively hunted from a sit-on-top?

Cheers,

Carey
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