Re: [Paddlewise] loading trim with and without rudders

>From: "Matt Broze" <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
>
> >Murphy's (Posiden's?) Law dictates that a rudder cable will break or a
> >sliding footpeg jam at the most inconvenient moment (the latter has
>happened
> >to me). You're going to have to pull the rudder out of the water and 
>steer
> >with paddle strokes then; why not make it easy on yourself?
> >
>Maybe you should have a back up rudder.

Good Idea Matt!:-)  I bet I can retire on the proceeds from selling an 
after-market second rudder that mounts on the bow. I think I'll call it the 
"Anudder Rudder (TM)".

Philip Torrens
N49°16' W123°06'

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