Don't forget to invest in some big chunks of minicel and pad out the cockpit to fit you like a glove. If you're 'swimming' in the boat, your boat control will seriously suffer. This is a boat that really responds well to body English. IF you fit well. If not, it just feels like another loose tracking boat. If your outfitting fits like a second skin, you'll really feel the performance of this fine design.

Shawn

: Thanks for all the suggestions and remarks about my concerns with paddling my
: newly completed Guillemot. Some of the remarks, especially concerning
: weight (I only weigh 145 lbs.) and paddling style, are probably the key
: elements that I need to look at for more productive paddling. Again,
: thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement!!!!!!!