: Hi,

: This is overdue as I launched this kayak in May and displayed it at the meet
: at the beach, but since I solicited advice on how to get the end pours
: corrected, I figure I finally post this to let you know how it turned out.

: I am now racing this kayak in local races leading up to the Blackburn
: Challenge and later in the year the Mayors Race. Not competitive yet, but
: the goal itself helps getting fitter.

: Onto my wife's kayak, which will be a SOF baidarka design by Tom Yost (either
: Nikumi 19 or this new Rolldarka I just read about), then later this
: summer, I'll try my hands on a new design using some unusual material
: specifically for long open water races.

: This is turning out an interesting new hobby.

: Regards,

: Ruedi

Ruedi - your boat looks great, nice job!
I vote for the Rolldarka for your wife . . . I am really, really pleased with it. Haven't paddled a Nikumi, though.
Good luck in the races!
Dave