Re: [Paddlewise] Short Sea Kayaks

On Jul 22, 2009, at 12:32 PM, Craig Jungers wrote:

> I mentioned this once before but only in passing. Chris Cunningham  
> of Sea
> Kayaker Magazine talks about shorter sea kayaks in a recent newsletter
> posting (http://www.seakayakermag.com/2009/09e-newsletters/july/ 
> sizingup.htm).
> It's a trend that was arguably started by the Mariner Coaster  
> which, at only
> 13'6" long, has still gained a reputation as a boat that can be  
> used for
> camping as well as performing well as a playboat
> But the only way you're going to get a Coaster now is to either buy

Tybee Island, GA BCU week 2004 I had a chat with some of the UK  
instructors. I was surprised when they were surprised by the length  
of the boats American's paddle. IIRC they told me it was common in  
the UK for paddlers to use a short boat with a removable skeg.

I like shorter boats. They are lively and fun. I like longer boats  
for camping because they are much more effortless. I dislike my  
Mother-in-law. She lacks all of the mentioned attributes.
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