The fixed rudder makes tracking very good, even in strong cross winds. This design has the most volume of any solo sea kayak available, making it THE outstanding expedition kayak. And yet, it's a joy to paddle on a small pond. This is the most versatile kayak I have ever paddled. This is one fast beautiful kayak.
North Star has moderate primary stability.
The high volume of the hull produces incredibly high secondary stability. This kayak has the highest volume of any single kayak design around, making this an outstanding expedition kayak or a kayak with room and capacity for the tall or large person. Contact me for details. I have retained the excellent handling features of the baidarka in my wood strip interpretation the North Star. I rounded the central vee section of the traditional baidarka hull to improve stability for the recreational paddler.