I disagree on part of that, Brand does matter. Some boats are built to barely catch water and go really fast, some are designed to be more stable, but not as fast.

I'd say his was the type designed to be really fast but not so great in rough water.

I'm not bad mouthing one type or the other, just pointing out a fact.

I do agree about his inexperience. He didn't know the safe limits of his rig.