Paddles...
   I've been so engrossed with the new Cetus that I haven't mentioned my search for the perfect paddle (here he goes again). I have  Werner's Ikeolos/Kalistte/Camano which I interchange. The Camano is a 220 affair and the other two are 210's. Recently, at Rutabaga, I tried a 205 length paddle and liked it (JB just got a 205 which I hope to try soon).
   The Ikeolos has a huge blade and takes its toll on long paddles. Using the low angle Kalistte as a high angle paddle with a slightly increased cadence gives me more speed and less fatigue. If the wind comes up in my face, I go to a low angle style (I do not feather my paddles)
   Because the swede form Cetus boats are so narrow where paddles enter the water, I am using a high angle style. In fact, this narrow area allows for slick and efficient use of  a Greenland stick.
   I think there will be one more paddle in my future, and it will likely be a mid size blade with a 205 shaft. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Paddle safe...
DS