Rudders

[Dwight (DW)]

Dumb question. Has anyone tried a kayak rudder system on a 16-18 ft race board?

Reading about all the tender issues with rudders, I wonder if a fold-away rudder hanging over the tail would work and what would be possible downside to this.

I was talking to Jeremy Riggs at the race yesterday. He told me he's getting a 16 ft Foote with rudder installed by S.I.C.

I'm building some race boards now and could do a 16 footer. Making a rudder that is kook proof appeals to me.

Thoughts, comments?

[PonoBill]

Sounds like a worthwhle experiment with an old board

[DavidJohn]

I think it's a good idea and should work ok.

DJ

[LaPerouseBay]

Not to be a nattering nabob of negativism, (William Saffire died today) but, that looks like a lot of gear up top.

As one who falls a lot, I would find a way to step on this gizmo.



Good on ya for shaping your own boards.