: I am looking to buy the Pax 18 Plans/Kit to race in the 'Fast Sea Kayak'
: class of the Blackburn Challenge and the New York Mayor's Cup.

: I'd like to know, whether the Pax 18 would qualify or slip into the High
: Performance class.

: > From the rulebook: >
: > The categories are based not on overall dimensions but on waterline
: > length to width ratio: >
: > SK or touring Sea Kayaks
: > FSK or Fast Sea Kayaks 9.25 : 1 to 10.99: 1
: >
: > HPK or Hi-Performance Kayaks > 10.99 : 1
: >
: > How are waterline dimensions determined?
: >
: > - Sea Kayaker magazine reviews of boats- they always measure the
: > waterline dimensions
: >
: > - Canoe & Kayak magazine - annual review of all the models to get
: > overall dimensions as a reference point
: >
: > - Manufacturers information - some supply it (not many unfortunately)
: >
: > - Tape measure - actually very accurate if you read on
: >
: Can you share the hydrostatics for the Pax 18? Can you share the Pax 18 KAPER
: drag curve as well as the stability curve, if you have?

: How is it paddling? We have a few Pax 20s competing locally around New York
: and they seem competitive with the surf ski crowd. However, I'm not that
: much of a kayaking pro and like to stay with the training amateurs in the
: Fast Sea Kayak class.

: Best Regards,

: Ruedi

Just looked, 175 lbs. maximum paddler weight.

Bill H.