I recently purchased this kayak and decided to add a rudder mainly for using a sail but found it is great for paddling in the wind. I am quite pleased with the stability and handling but I too would like to have had some bulkheads and you need to remember to secure anything you put in the hatch as it can slide to the other end of the kayak. All of this space is great for storing gear; it is best to put smaller things in bags so they don't get away from you...It will go to the ocean but there it will have floatation bags installed first because you can sink it...
