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Re: Razor Billed Auk

Posted By: Nick Schade
Date: Tuesday, 29 February 2000, at 9:22 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Razor Billed Auk (Neal Capener)

> Before building a retractable skeg, I wanted to experiment with size and
> location. I glued a 10 sq in piece of 1/4 in plywood to the bottom of the
> RBA 2 ft from the stern. I had the kayak out twice in moderate winds and
> waves. With that small skeg it tracks like an arrow in any direction. I am
> happy! Sooner or later I will build a proper retract skeg. Love the speed.
> Neal

You may want to consider a rudder. When racing there is something to be said to keeping your stroke constant and even and letting the rudder do the course correction and steering.

Messages In This Thread

Razor Billed Auk
Neal Capener -- Monday, 21 February 2000, at 11:39 p.m.

Re: Razor Billed Auk
Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 22 February 2000, at 10:11 a.m.

Re: Razor Billed Auk
Neal Capener -- Monday, 28 February 2000, at 11:38 p.m.

Re: Razor Billed Auk
Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 29 February 2000, at 9:22 a.m.

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