[Paddlewise] Short kayaks

To add to your short boats thread, I've paddled my daughter's EPI Sea kayak
(14'2" in length) with standard length boats, and had no trouble staying with
the pack.  In fact, at one time I was toodling along at the head of the pack
figuring the pace I was going I'd soon be runover by the longer boats  only to
look over my shoulder and see the rest of 'em < mile behind me.  I'm all of
5'1" when stretched to my full height and have never liked paddling great big
boats (unless loaded for a week in the wilderness in Alaska, where size and
heft is a big comforting as well as utilitarian).  The 16' Eddyline falcon is
my usual paddle craft for sea kayaking and I'm definitely into the smaller
boats.



My two cents - I've never really understood why so many recreational paddlers
let themselves get talked into the long boats.



Natalie Wiest

Galveston, Texas
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