Marilyn Kircus wrote: - > I still have to work more on edging > in big waves before I'm safe to go G'Day Marilyn, Me too!! But is it necessary or realistic to edge a boat in big waves? When I'm in that situation my boat is usually more manoeuverable because there's less of it in the water and a paddle stroke off passing waves gives very effective steering. Except for surfing of course, when I usually resort to a stern rudder or a self rescue:~) Thanks for the feedback on the Mayan Seas Performa. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have struggled, and still have to work at effective edging in rough conditions. I have found edging to be very helpful indeed, both in control and in minimizing effort, in rough water. Bob V >is it necessary or realistic to edge a boat in big waves? When > I'm in that situation my boat is usually more manoeuverable because there's > less of it in the water and a paddle stroke off passing waves gives very > effective steering. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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