I paddled this boat in a variety of ocean conditions. I found the boat very stable and tracking excellent, The kayak has a retractable skeg that worked well and went up and down easily. I paddled with the skeg in the up position and still tracking was good and turning and leaning the boat very easy, Carved turns worked well and the boat braced easily, I never rolled the boat but felt very comfortable in it and would expect it to roll easily. Primary and secondary stability were good. I found this to be a nice boat reasonably priced and well made.