[Paddlewise] Weathercocking etc. . .

Did I miss it, or was there no mention of the idea that I was taught:
that a kayak will weathercock even when the profile of the boat and
paddler above water would suggest that the boat should leehelm.  The
reason being that the bow is cleaving "still" water and, thus, wants to
go straight whereas the stern is moving through perturbed water (the
wake) and, therefore, is easily moved to the side.  This explains why
turning is easier at speed and why my kayak will weather cock in a
strong wind even with a large tent bag on the front deck and nothing
behind.

Is this not correct??


Jim Tibensky
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