For those who have been following the ‘Today i Was So Bored…’ thread here is the completion of my lockdown project. I have really enjoyed doing it, and the first time I have ever attempted anything like this. It arrived in kit form the day before lockdown.
Launched last week in a heatwave on Coniston Water.
It is good! It is has quite high primary stability and tracks well but actually edges nicely. Did not really have a proper play and it was calm and still. My other kayak (Valley Gemini) is set up for more agility and rougher waters with a more pronounced rocker and a looser feel. It is also a bit shorter so probably slower.
The wooden boat has no skeg so it will be interesting to see how it goes on a windier day. Will be fun finding out, although our planned trip W Scotland this year is probably not going to happen.