[Paddlewise] Rudder redux

Craig wrote;

> Oh, please. If it were easy to do then someone would be doing it now.

Why?

>The
> problems revolve around the variables; not finding someone who 
> "understands
> fluid dynamics" or "test procedures". Objectively testing for all 
> variables
> is impossible.

So it is better to rely on opinion because you can't figure out a way to do 
it?

Would you do it in a test tank?

Ship designers do it.

> Caffyn recorded a nearly-33% increase in daily mileage with a rudder
> compared to no rudder.

Are Caffyn's results applicable to all boats and all paddlers?

> If you don't agree with it, then provide some data (not test parameters) 
> to
> refute it.

I made no claims. I don't have to prove anything to question the validity of 
someone's claims and their lack of proof.



Cheers

John Winters
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