Saterday I had a real cosy morning with Willem Molengraaff..
We met halfway the dam between Lelystad and Enkhuizen to discuss the Skim Distance, the kayak I am testing currently, in a final session of the test.
Our meeting point was ideal today because the small sandbeach was protected by the dam against the wind, blowing at about 5 Bft from SW.
Seated in a small beachtent we discussed the test so far, as well as technical details of the kayak.
As the water was nearby I had the opportunity to try the outrigger-strappings en the paddlefloat re-entry; something I forgot last week. It felt quite cold really, as I took only a long-john, a shirt and jack with me. Brrrrrr!
Also Willem wanted to paddle and tried the Distance as well.
So there we are, just finished in time for winter really starts and also just in time to return the kayak to Peter Grobbee, who needs the kayak back.
And now the writing of the testreport can start; seated next to the stove in a warm room. No more coldwater sessions!