Re: [Paddlewise] Which types of boats?

From: Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:57:54 -0700
Also of interest Sean Morley mention he switch to his Nordkapp LV over the 
rapier 20 as the rapier plunger into moderately rough seas _when fully 
loaded_. I suppose the faster kayaks and surfskis aren't prime movers for 
actual camping out of one's kayak, unless someone knows one that does well 
(holds gear and is fast).

Doug Lloyd


>> 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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