Re: [Paddlewise] Tracking thoughts

Gerald wrote about the different tracking characteristics of different
boats and came to a conclusion:
>You don't know what the heck to
>conclude about tracking.

Then John responded:
>Jerry's examples reflect the challenges
>for both buyers and builders. The
>resulting boat characteristics must reflect
>decisions about the control feedback
>loop time (varies with paddler), the
>paddler objectives and paddling
>environment.

Wow, 
and I thought it was just a good excuse to buy another boat. :-)

Frank

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