[Paddlewise] towline

Hi,

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I'm about to make a towline, but I'm not sure how long I should
make it. I've towed, and been towed, with a line that gave a
distance between the boats of about 5-8 meters - any other
recommendations/comments..??

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If you 'wear' it like a belt, it might 'help' a capsize, and you
might end up fighting with the line, rolling up again.

If you mount it right behind the cockpit, you might end up
fighting, during rolling, again.

If you mount it closer to the stern, the pull from the line will
make it harder to turn. 

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(The line and rudder is of no concern that I don't have a rudder
- stick to skeg.)

Thanks for any advices.
-- 
steen
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