felton wrote:

On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 12:52:40 +1300, MC wrote:


But we weren't talking about optimal racing designs. We were
originally talking about seaworthy designs for challenging conditions,
at least I think we were.


We are not talkng about optimal racing designs as much as why a canoe
stern is not that great except for people who expect to have to stop
sailing in storms.

Cheers