: It is also good for anchoring a sea sock to, if you want to take little
: people out for a paddle. That is the main reason I did my rear hatch this
: way.

Novice kayaker asking- wouldn't you want the sea sock tethered from the front end? To put you nose to the wind? I am thinking from the perspective of a fisherman, would give me a more predictable stance in my mind. Is it easiest to have one point of attachment, double duty for a tow rope?