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| Author: | ido [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What if... The rudder will be free.. |
I was wondering - For safety reasons - In case one of the lines attached to the rudder get loose - and the rudder does not operate - what would you do ? use the paddle as a "rudder"? any ideas what to do in such unfortunate event ?? |
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| Author: | Chekika [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:20 pm ] |
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The paddle can be used in a pinch. Keith |
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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:40 pm ] |
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First. Get it up and locked down. Even if you have to go into the water to do so. As Cheika states you can then use your paddle- to steer while pedaling/sailing. Or if your paddling, different types of paddling strokes to steer the yak.. Aloha Dan |
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| Author: | NorskBoy [ Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:31 am ] |
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I snapped a rudder pin once in 20 knot winds and was able to sail the yak back 2 miles, using the paddle as a rudder. So it will work. I actually keep my paddle broken down in the front hatch and just grabbed half the paddle and used that. Reefed the sail and sailed home. |
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