Well, after nearly a year of no paddling, except for a short trip in December, I have today been out in the Cetus MV. My forced absence from paddling has been due to two operations for collapsed discs, L4 L5 and a nerve in the same area being damaged during the second operation. I am now awaiting the results of the latest MRI scan, hoping to escape a third surgery….
I really enjoyed my quick paddle in the MV, I have previously used an Cetus LV & Quest LV for coaching. The MV suprised me a little by being quite like the Quest LV in its straight-line stability in a force 3 – 4 side-wind. What didn’t surprise me was how much more easy it was to maneuver the Cetus MV than the Quest LV, easily held edging produces quick turns and the boat is lightning fast to respond to a bow-rudder or even more so, a cross-bow-rudder. A chance meeting with two large, very fast RIBs (with the Danish equivalent of the SBS aboard) was great fun, they obliged my wishes by producing some good confused waves for five minutes or so…
The MV was really solid and stable whilst being easy to turn and get up-to speed again.
All in all a great return to paddling, I am now hoping to get the chance to try a Delphin over the next few weeks š
Mike