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 [demime 1.01e removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of avner moncaz.vcf] *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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