Nick and I played some modest surf at Napatree Point, RI yesterday and were delighted with how well the craft responded to conditions. With a long boat I might have caught a couple of swells which ended up passing under me. But, for setting up for a run, changes in position on the wave, avoidance of bow burying, and stability it delivered. Before a lunch break, we tangled with some off-shore tidal races with patches of highly confused water and found the boats highly suited to the task. I've yet to practice rolling in the "jobbly" water. But, at 41 degrees, it is a little early in the season to tempt fate. Pics from Dave Grainger.
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