Re: [Paddlewise] Fore and aft trim

>>commenting on an earlier post by John Winters Bill Hansen wrote:
<snip>
>> It's possible to mis-load many boats so that, even with a
>skeg
>>or rudder, staying on track can be difficult. In really hairy conditions,
>and
>>especially with less experienced paddlers, turning can be impossible if
the
>>boat is loaded badly.
>
>John Winters responded:
>I agree fully with what you say here. However, I am unclear how it applies
>to my comments.  My comment referred to the practice of shifting weight to
>correct helm not to how a rudder or skeg can offset poor loading.
>
>Hope that clears things up a bit.


Actually it has confused me since I apparently saw this like Bill did. I am
having trouble making a distinction between poor loading and poor weight
distribution (causing an incorrect helm that you suggested could be ignored
if you have a rudder or skeg with which to compensate). Could you clarify
please.



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