Re: [Paddlewise] Current Designs Caribou comments?

From: Gerald Foodman <gfoodma_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:50:36 -0800
Melissa in her Caribou comments said, "As with many boats, there's some weathercocking to deal with at times
(good trim can minimize this effect, but not totally eliminate it in
all conditions)."

I only rented a Caribou (no skeg) once and paddled it for about 2 hours.  It was blowing 25 to 35, but on protected water.  I found that in that wind it was one of the most difficult boats to control direction in that I have ever paddled.  I hated it and would never buy one.  Many people love it, however.

Jerry
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