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Sea Kayak Trips Bulletin Board
Re: Trip #8 - An open water crossing
Posted By: Shawn Baker In Response To: Trip #8 - An open water crossing (Robert Woodard)
Date: Tuesday, 16 February 1999, at 10:23 a.m.
> Two thirds of the way across and the wind now has about 12 miles of open
> water to blow across before getting to me. The Guillemot seems rock solid
> stable and even though some waves are now approaching 1 1/2 feet, her
> ability to turn on a dime makes this play fun. The zigs and zags are very
> pronounced now as I paddle for a while directly into the waves with my bow
> lifting over and dropping down the back side in a gentle slap of the
> water. Then turn to run at almost wave speed at a slight angle to the
> waves.Aren't waves fun! When you're paddling in warm summer weather, they're really a kick in the pants, since you're not worried about a cold capsize.
> Once on shore I decided to see how long it would take to pump out the
> cockpit with the electric bilge pump if it became swamped. Try as I might,
> I couldn't get any more than about 1/4 - 1/3 of the cockpit volume filled
> with water, even with me sitting in it.Aren't bulkheads & storage compartments wonderful? I have found the same thing with my CLC Chesapeake. I do think I'll get some float bags for the compartments, though, just in case I hit a rock on a long trip and compromise my hull flotation.
Hope your son had a good birthday
Shawn
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