RE: [Paddlewise] Re-thinking a rudder

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 20:06:17 +1000
Holmes wrote: -
>I'm thinking the disadvantages of having the rudder
>present may outweigh the advantages of it's use.

G'Day,

A problem with some rudders I've found is that you are obliged to use them
if there is a decent wind, because leaving them undeployed they catch the
wind. I'm in process of moving over to skegs to see what they are like in
the surf.

All the best, PeterO




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