Re: [Paddlewise] Which types of boats?

> I spend most of my time sitting on my boat.  I personally prefer the
> surf ski to a sit inside kayak.  If I screw up and swim the boat has
> venturi bailers, simply flip it back upright, climb back on and start
> paddling, the cockpit self empties in minutes..

Kirk,
I am getting mixed advice on the ease of getting back on a surf ski.  There 
have been several local reports of experienced skiers who could not remount 
in rough waters and had to be rescued.  Can you really easily and reliably 
climb back on in at least moderately windy and rough conditions?

Jerry 
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