Re: [Paddlewise] Rudder drag

From: Joe Pylka <jpylka_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 16:47:15 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
--Not 100% applicable but close enough.  A friend is an Olympic level sprint kayaker and her boats all have small rudders on them...

Joe P.



Subject: [Paddlewise] Rudder drag
..If I am competing in a flat water race, is it worth not using my rudder for
a 7.5 mile course?  My gut tells me that keeping drag to a minimum will save
me a little time.
I am a 63 year old who wants to better his time in a race I did two years
ago. I own a QCC 500 and want every bit of help I can get. I appreciate all
wisdom/comments.
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