T H E   G R E E N L A K E   P A D D L E R TWO GREENLAND STYLE KAYAKS ON A BIG DUTCH LAKE

FLARE FEELING STABLE , ..... OR NOT Flare and beam A kayak feels stable and still free to roll if the center of gravity is placed low in the hull and the side panels show a respectable amount of flare. If you image the boat canted to one side, the beam of the hull becomes wider and gives more support against rotating further. The kayaker feels a secure  feedback up to this point of canting. Note, not much beyond. Canting, my stand - in demonstrating what flare adds to his kayak handling. This manoeuvre can be used for carving turns etc. BUT THERE'S ANOTHER THING, BALANCE OVER THE EDGE Put a flared hull on its side in the water and it wants to flip back to the normal position This comes in handy performing a balance brace. Floating beside the kayak on your back looking at the sky, you don't want the kayak to roll over your torso, a flared hull is a big help in this by nature, height and weight of the bow and stern upturn also play a role. A box shaped hull is more neutral sitting on its side, and the paddler will have a harder time to prevent ...blup Home FL rev 2021 A A R D  V A N  H O L L A N D . C O M