This is really my 3rd year in my Prism.  Last year I couldn't get over how well it handled in the wind, empty and/or level-loaded.  Jim J is right, however, re: its sensitivity re: placing of the load.  On Day 1, lake 1 in Woodland Caribou Park this past June, I was running bow-heavy downwind during a good-sized blow with heavy seas.  BIG MISTAKE.  It was all I could do to keep the Prism from turning broadside & getting creamed!  I managed to get down the lake, somehow, & KF helped me figure out my issue.  Believe me, I was very careful about correctly loading the vessel according to wind conditions from there on out.

Level-loaded or empty, the Prism seems to handle better going into the wind for me rather than going downwind.  Could be my seat placement, I suppose.  I haven't had so much of the problem that db describes re: not being able to paddle on one side.  I'll paddle on the left side of any canoe I've owned all day long; I've had no problem doing so in the Prism.

I also find the Prism to be exceptionally stable (secondary, not initial).  It's been very suitable for my fishing & load-hauling needs in all sorts of water conditions.

Such are my observations.

Jimbo   8-)