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Re: How does CLC compare?
By:Don Beale
Date: 7/11/2000, 3:07 pm
In Response To: Re: looking for kayak sailing skmag articles (Andrew Eddy)

How does Chris K.'s SailRig compare here?

: Key features of a good sail rig are: * low centre of effort - keep the
: capsizing forces low to the deck * far enough forward to stay out of your
: normal paddle stroke * simple rigging

: The best designs will allow you to dismast, fold up and stow your sail rig
: after you capsize and before you roll back up. That's about ten seconds,
: under pressure. You _will_ capsize, on occasion, when playing with sails
: on kayaks.

Messages In This Thread

looking for kayak sailing skmag articles
Erez -- 7/9/2000, 6:36 pm
Re: looking for kayak sailing skmag articles
Andrew Eddy -- 7/10/2000, 12:08 am
Re: looking for kayak sailing skmag articles
Tig and Tink -- 7/12/2000, 1:57 am
Re: How does CLC compare?
Don Beale -- 7/11/2000, 3:07 pm
Join the Kayak Sailing mailing list *Pic*
Brian T. Cunningham -- 7/13/2000, 5:29 pm
Re: looking for kayak sailing skmag articles
Erez -- 7/11/2000, 1:55 pm