Re: [Paddlewise] rudder advice

From: Gerald Foodman <klagjf_at_worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 10:27:50 -0800
>I am planning on adding a rudder to my Seda Glider because I use it for
>beginners and I have had trouble turning it when fully loaded in high wind
>conditions.

A rudder will not help turning this boat into high winds, loaded or not.  It
may even hurt.  The Glider is a fast and lovely boat in many respects, but
this is a glaring weakness of it.  The only way to turn it into the wind is
with a lean and strong sweep.

Jerry

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