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Re: Paddle: As stability foil
By:Eric
Date: 4/17/2002, 4:43 pm
In Response To: Paddle: As stability foil (Paul Squire)

Hi,

Some outrigger attachments on this site's pics that may be of some help, unless you would want to hold the magic paddle permanently and get a nice tennis elbow 8)
I.m.h.o., the apparel including sewage pipes is worth seeing for its own sake.

F.w.i.w.

: As we all know, kayaks lack the stability for sailing excellencalthough a
: number manage to sail quite nicely. Many devices have been tried including
: weighted keels and outriggers. I'm building a Mill Creek 13 and will try
: using the paddle as a hydrofoil to resist the capsizing forces. I have no
: idea how effective it will be and perhaps someone has already tried it. If
: so , how did you get on?

: I see it working as follows: Extend the paddle to windward, immerse the blade
: then tilt the leading, submerged edge down. As the boat moves forward the
: water flowing over the paddle will try to submerge it further. Since it is
: to windward this will resist the capsizing moment. Alternatively, the
: paddle could be extended to leeward with the leading-edge tilted up.

: Cheers,
: Paul.

Messages In This Thread

Paddle: As stability foil
Paul Squire -- 4/16/2002, 7:27 pm
Re: Paddle: As stability foil
Eric -- 4/17/2002, 4:43 pm
Re: Paddle: As stability foil
Randy Knauff -- 4/17/2002, 2:27 pm
Re: Paddle: As stability foil
Chris -- 4/17/2002, 1:46 am
Re: Paddle: As stability foil
Rob Macks -- 4/16/2002, 9:13 pm
Re: Paddle: As stability foil
Paul Squire -- 4/16/2002, 10:39 pm