Re: [Paddlewise] Turning efficiently in high winds - how do you do it?

Lorraine&Dennis wrote:

> Try a bow rudder.  Planting the paddle blade in front of you-say near your
> knee.  Get the paddle as vertical as possible.  In my experience this will
> help to anchor the bow of the boat and allow the stern to come around.  It
> is better if you initiate it with a good sweep on the opposite side.

And a reminder that a bow rudder only works well when you have
significant forward speed i.e. it is not a "static" maneuver.

Mike


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