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Kayak and Canoe Design Bulletin Board
Racing Kayaks
Posted By: Brian T. Cunningham In Response To: Re: calm sea competition kayak (Nick Schade)
Date: Monday, 8 February 1999, at 7:15 p.m.
> I have not yet come across any really good resources for flat water racing
> kayaks. However, probably your biggest problem will be finding a boat
> small enough for a 14 year old. Boats are typically designed to be best
> suited for a paddler of a certain weight. If your son weights less than
> the average adult paddler, the boat will probably not perform up to its
> potential. Your best bet might be looking for boat designed for a small
> woman.The CLC Patuxent 19.5 is suppose to be a good sprint boat. They now have a light weight 'sprint' option. It's got a hard chine though so it's got more area, and more skin friction, than a round bottom boat. The local racers here in Dallas build thier own racing caones, 20ft long 20in beam, rather tippy, with small rudders, like those on a rowing skull. Sorry no pics.
good luck be fast.
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