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Jeremy’s Second W-Kayak Impression

Jeremy is a sea kayaker and small boat sailor from Mississippi, who got his W-kayak a short time ago. The reason we’re particularly interested in him is that he’s planning to outfit his W-boat with a rather powerful DIY sailing rig. We sent him some pultruded fiberglass tubes that are strong and lightweight enough to be used as masts and booms for his sails.

Here’s Jeremy’ second report:

-”O.K., I’m up and wave walking around in 10 mph winds and 12 inch waves. Very cool.  After standing sitting feels much more stable. You’re right, it’s very much like riding a horse or bike, and all my kayaking reflexes are wrong, but I’m adjusting.

Now that I’m feeling more comfortable  with the stability I’ll start fooling around with the masts you sent (thanks!)”

An  unexpected but nice attribute of the boat is that I wheel it on a dolly to beach, about 100 yards or so, and unlike a standard kayak which requires me to twist around while pulling, I am centered pulling the wavewalk ( I put a paddle through the handles to pull on), and so can use both hands with no asymmetrical exertion/rotation.  Doesn’t sound like much,  but on a long pull every little thing helps.

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2 Responses to “Jeremy’s Second W-Kayak Impression”

  1. Veronica Says:
    November 11th, 2008 at

    The first time in the W yak can be easy or difficult, but the second time is always easier for sure.
    V

  2. Roxanne Says:
    November 11th, 2008 at

    Once you get your sea legs you’ll be golden.
    I don’t even have to think about balance now, I got my
    first WW in 2006, I was a little rocky at first too.
    But I soon realized I was trying to ride it like a regular kayak.
    Just remember, the balls of your feet keep you balanced,
    along with your legs and hips.

    I can’t wait to see your sail set up.

    Rox

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