In a message dated 8/2/2004 3:49:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, tord_at_tord.nu writes: > and that is when sailing a canoe/kayak, as most of them are pretty > miserable > tackers, unless you're a really good sailor! Then a little speed-holding with > the electric while tacking would be a grand boost, and the tacking would > look > so much more professional! > My sailing kayaks often need a paddle assist to complete the tack, for that reason I prefer to jibe (aka gybe). The greater mass and inertia of gear aboard a cruising boat makes the jibe risky but in a kayak with light gear it's smooth, quick, easy. Tony Niilus *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Aug 02 2004 - 04:45:41 PDT
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