On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 2:52 AM, Robert Livingston <bearboat2_at_comcast.net>wrote: > > I stumbled across Hutchinson's book in 1972 in the University Bookstore. > Then I bought a Badairka, a boat that I am now to fat to get in, but was > one that changed my concept of what a kayak was. > > In that era, Hutchinson was a huge revelation to me, and I am forever > grateful to his inspiration I agree that his book and ideas changed kayaking in the 1970s. What annoys me about Hutchinson now is his propensity to minimize any accomplishments of others and maximize his own. If you believe him then you'd think that sea kayak design reached a zenith with his designs and has stagnated ever since. Take a look at this "conversation with Derek Hutchinson" published in 2002 ( http://www.paddlermagazine.com/issues/2002_1/article_156.shtml ) and you'll see much the same tone as in the video. Including a swipe at Ed Gillette's trip to Hawaii. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Apr 05 2009 - 07:16:14 PDT
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