Re: [Paddlewise] Another rudder?

David,
Interesting idea, that might have merit.  One big problem I see is that one knot
of current will overcome 20 knots of wind.  At least that is what I was taught
in the Navy.  Your milage may vary.   ;-)
Steve Featherkile
David Seales wrote:

>    I was thinking about a rudder...not in the water but in the air like an
> airplane rudder. I think it would tend to have the same affect on the boat
> as it does to an airplane and turn the bow into the wind. ...........big
> snip........... Are we riding the intersection of two
> moving fluids using one to steer and ignoring the other?
>
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