"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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Not upwind he wouldn't... not unless his rudder is so stiff as to act as a
friction dampener. Not for ten seconds unless you calculate momentum and
not
for a minute without a locked helm or a bungee cord.

Like I said... regardless of seastate or wind strength.... it can't be
done.


I'm not so sure! If I get a chance I'll try it this weekend.

When you say that it can't be done by sail trim alone, are you assuming
that the sails are going to be set, and left in position? When I say that
I can steer the boat with the sails I mean that the main is being constantly
adjusted, and the jenny less so.


In most wind/sea states I wouldn't be able to hold a steady course, but I
would be able to steer to my destination. That was the purpose of my trials
last year .... to see if I needed an emergency rudder. The result was that
I don't.



Regards


Donal
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