Took the Java out for a paddle with my girlfriend last week. We put-in on the slipway at the fishing harbour in Hermanus, Western Cape (South Africa) - whale country. A 15-knot south-easter was blowing and there was quite a bit of chop beyond the breakwater. A couple of strokes beyond the breakwater, we decided that conditions were not great for a continued coastal paddle and turned about to head back to the harbour. A few strokes downwind and turning slightly abeam a following sea, we went over, easy as pie. The nice thing about the Java is that it is a doddle to get back on (very much unlike a waterlogged Klepper double), so we were back on board in a few seconds. But it was a salient lesson in boat stability and usability. While the Java can take a second paddler comfortably (and I'm 6'3"), it alters the stability of the sit-on-top quite dramatically. My question: is this purely a function of waterline length coupled with a high centre of gravity? I would guess that Feathercraft's Gemini (a proper double) would be a more stable boat given its greater waterline length, but I would appreciate any thoughts on this issue. Wishing you all a paddle-happy 2012! Paul This message may contain information which is confidential, private or privileged in nature and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not peruse, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or file which is attached to this message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, facsimile or telephone and thereafter return and/or destroy the original message. The sender cannot assure that the integrity of this communication has been maintained nor that it is free of errors, viruses, interception or interference. The sender accepts no liability of whatever nature for any loss, liability, damage or expense resulting directly or indirectly from the access of any files which are attached to this message. For a detailed disclaimer please visit <http://www.avusa.co.za/AvusaEmailDisclaimer.pdf> *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Dec 30 2011 - 00:46:37 PST
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