Re: [Paddlewise] Pedals can be tiring ...

From: <Niilus_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:08:23 EDT
In a message dated 8/1/2004 10:52:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, al.m_at_3web.net 
writes:


> I think, his purpose was to provide hands-free steering (without using
> pedals either) while sailing solo a double folder GII rigged as a schooner.
> He's been toying with this for quite a while, and now all the system,
> including foil rudder, is balanced so well (according to him), that can
> maintain a set course without constant controlling the rudder line. I would
> 

I would also, he has put a lot of thought into his rig.  I been in contact 
with him in the past and am going to try to apply some of his ideas to my 
schooner-rigged Klepper.

Tony Niilus
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