Re: [Paddlewise] Which types of boats?

Maybe a CD Expedition with a big o' rudder. Don't know.

I have not actually added up Sean's days, so don't know how close he is to a 
new record.

I've done many stretches of the ewest coast under 40 to 45 knot downwind 
conditions. You do need to be an expert without the benefit of a rudder, in 
my opinion.

I've also done some of those stretches in winter off the coast and know I 
much prefer a semi-round hull.

It will be interesting to see how freda does in the barton kayak around 
Australia.

I still think Vancouver Island can be done in 2 weeks under favourable 
conditions in the right boat (surfski or fast double).

I hope Joe comes back for another attempt too (easier to shout "Go Joe go!" 
than "Go Sean!"). :-)

Doug Lloyd

>
>> 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
>
> Doug,
> Wouldn't Morley have been better off in a regular Nordkapp rather than the 
> LV for this trip?  I understand that the LV is significantly slower than 
> the full size Nordkapp due to much more rocker.  Seems to me the LV is 
> more designed for playing in rough water, as opposed to traveling 
> efficiently through rough water.  Joe O'Blenis made a better choice with 
> the Greenlander.  (Personally, I think a rudder is a big advantage if one 
> is paddling many hours/day in windy conditions.)
>
> In addition to the Rapier plunging, it is less stable than the NLV, and I 
> understand that is also a reason Morley chose not to use it.  And he is as 
> expert a paddler as one can find.
>
> Jerry
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