Introduced in October 1997, the Kap Farvel was designed in response
to requests from experienced paddlers who wanted a rudderless kayak
in the Greenland style, but reflecting Steve Schleicher's ideas
on design, comfort and performance. It was conceived as a day paddling
boat with the capacity to be used on day-weekend trips (light packers
may stretch trip length a bit longer). The design is quite stable
in spite of its narrow hull because the thin ends and rocker increase
the draft and lower the paddler's center of gravity. It can be easily
controlled with paddle strokes and boat lean. The cockpit is snug
fitting and the deck fittings and hatches are recessed. Kap Farvel
will reward skilled paddlers with its performance; other paddlers
will also enjoy paddling it.
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