Design
Ondina
Designed by Paolo Lodigiani
A sea kayak drawn without many compromises, for long coastal trips: pleasant to paddle, reasonably stable and above all fast. In the hard-chine version the waterline length to beam ratio is over 9, which says most of it. The flared sides give good secondary stability while initial stability stays low, as it should in a sea kayak. The round-bilge version is a different boat, closer to an expedition kayak: less wetted surface, so moderate speeds can be held for a long time without effort.
A 5.40 m sea kayak drawn without much compromise for long coastal trips: fast first, reasonably stable, and pleasant to paddle for a day. Chine hull, stitch and glue.
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