> Anybody have a recommended configuration for foredeck rigging? My dad
> built me a kayak and left the rigging up to me. I plan to use shock cord,
> but I haven't used the boat much, so I don't know what items it should
> accommodate or how. For example, can it be arranged to maximize map
> readability? Can I put a camelbak under it and drink without removing it?

A simple "X" or square in front of the cockpit is useful for a water bottle or other things you want easy access to.