Last Sunday, I went out for a technique-focused paddle. Not much sight-seeing but going to a secluded spot to practice various strokes. After watching recently acquired DVD's, I've been psyched to do more of this. I had good luck with most of the strokes I attempted. Since I was by myself and, due to warm temperatures, didn't bring the skirt, I didn't do much static bracing. I did practice a LOT of turns.
On way back to the put-in, I came around a corner of land and caught some decent waves kicked up by powerboats with skiers. This was great fun. With my Necky Manitou 13, the two-footers were enough to get my stern up and my bow down - even into the water. I didn't try to carve any turns. It was too much of a surprise and I had no time to get prepared. It was fun just trying to stay on them and ride them for a bit. I never felt like I would capsize. However, with a little coordination in the future, it seems possible to get some practice catching & riding little waves.
All the more reason to get a bona fide sea kayak in the 16 ft range.
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