: When I am out
: surfing I tend to punch all but breaking waves at an angle ..
: that way the kayak doesn't launch itself into the air and slap
: down.

: By the way that will happen with any kayak.

: Go for it

: Cheers Pete

I do the same. Just a couple of points off the wind makes a big difference.

Upwind: the boat rides over waves rather than punching through them. In short choppy seas this causes a bit of slap on the descent, slowing the boat momentarily and causing splash in windy conditions. I have found that paddling a few degrees off the wind transforms the ride into a very pleasing rolling motion, and dry, with a marked increase in the sensation of speed.

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