tony wrote: >> 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. We found that out, too! But at times it can be helpful to tack, but as you note, there was no feeling of danger at all when we jibed (gybed)! Tord *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Aug 03 2004 - 01:32:10 PDT
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