[Paddlewise] weather cocking and racing

I have a strip kayak Cape ann, by One ocean kayaks.
I use it only in the open sea, and like  mainly racings.
Starting from 4 - 5 knots wind , I waste a lot of energy to correct the course
continuously. I use a lot of bracing,
still only one hand is efficient, while the other hand contributes much less.
Many races of 10km, end up with a difference of 10-50 m between the
competitors.
If I could keep in a strait route,  and use both my hands in the same
efficiency, my speed would be increased dramatically.
I weight 160 pound. The kayak doesn't have a rudder or a skeg.
One ocean kayaks, suggested  to move the seat forward, and to add more weight
to the stern.
The reason is, to have more of the boat sank in the water, in order to resist
the effect of the wind cocking on the exposed part of the kayak.
Only moving forward by 5-10cm (2-4 Inch), will of course lengthen the stroke
within its most efficient portion. But also will increase the weather
cocking.
Adding weight to the stern, should compensate for it.
Still I am afraid that this extra weight, will slow me down, because more of
the kayak in the water, means more friction.
What do you think?.

Thanks
Avner Moncaz

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