In a message dated 8/3/2004 12:44:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, al.m_at_3web.net writes: But with K-1 aft rig it's not only tacking that suffers, but upwind capability too, and even, I suspect, downwind (a littel bit); probably because rudder is used more actively than with a fore mast. On the other hand, mast and outrigger 12-13" aft of the cockpit is probably the only location that provides for normal paddling strokes, with a greenland paddle, without having a sail in your lap or catching a sail with a paddle. This method, like most things, tends to be a compromise. For raceing I might have done things differently, but since I sail alone and for my own pleasure I don't much care about optimum results. If I wanted a real sailboat I'd get one. A good solution would be something like the Triak with the mast forward of the cockpit, a daggerboard (not leeboard) mounted just aft of the mast, and the outriggers mounted well aft of the cockpit and clear of the paddle stroke. To do this with a folding kayak would take so much work that it wouldn't make any sense. 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 Tue Aug 03 2004 - 18:53:31 PDT
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