It's quite easy to balance a boat so it will weathercock (or not) - all you have to do is add sufficient weight (pros prefer concrete) to the stem or stern, accordingly.

: You make a good point. I never have checked to see if my kayak will
: weathercock when empty, I haven't had the nerve to let go of it in a good
: wind. It should since the paddler's CG is more than half way back.

: There is also the concern if a paddler becomes diabled in the kayak, the
: kayak should point into the weather for best unassisted stability.

: Dave