Re: [Paddlewise] Ladysmith Paddlefest

From: Joan Volin <jvolin_at_optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 15:18:31 -0400
Nigel demonstrated his
> well-known repertoire of edging, leaning, slid-slipping and
> bow-ruddering maneuvers using the underlying principle that the kayak is
> less encumbered by high pressure along the stern half when the kayak is
> under sufficient movement generation, enabling the stern to kick-out
> more readily than when static-induced turns are attempted. it took some
> time before folks caught on to what he meant.

I'm having some trouble understanding what this means.  Can you put it into
English words of one syllable so my heat-benumbed brain can grasp it?

Joan

PS  Glad to hear you sounding more like the old Doug!  Keep it up.
:)

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