> I built an Arctic Tern and I paddle it whenever I can. (if I go with my
> wife, she end up paddling it) It has a wonderful blend of tracking and
> manuverability. It goes straight until I lean it over or do a sweep turn,
> and then it responds very quickly. I've heard it is easy to roll because
> of its upswept bow and stern. I don't know how to roll yet, but I'm
> planning to learn this year. It is a fairly fast boat, but not as fast as
> the Redfish Silver. It performs very well in big waves and does not seem
> to be bothered by the wind.

> I'm currently looking for a strip-built boat for my wife that has the same
> blend of tracking and mauverability as the Arctic Tern, I want my boat
> back. If you hear of a strip built that sound like this let me know, I
> want to check it out. My guess is somewhere between a Guillemott and a
> Silver or Panache. Of these three I've only paddled the Silver and would
> like a boat the tracks like it but turns a little better.

> Mike Thanks MIke, you make the Arctic Tern sound like a great boat...if I hear of anything else that sounds as good I'll post it. Toni