Re: [Paddlewise] Rudder redux

From: Dan Hagen <dan_at_hagen.net>
Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:32:12 -0700
The fastest kayaks are rudder-free, although steering a rudder-free
kayak can be hard on the arms.  For those who want incontrovertible
proof (of both points), please see the following video, which was filmed
at a lake in Iceland:

http://tinyurl.com/26dcgp

You'll notice that part way through the video the kayaker is referred to
as "canoe boy", reflecting a continuing confusion among our British
colleagues over proper use of the term "canoe" .

I'm pleased to finally resolve this debate, once and for all.

Dan Hagen
Bellingham, Washington
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