Canards work a treat. On Rare Bird (Gladstone boat) upwind it was far better steering with the front rudder and locking the rear one. Could point higher without worrying about the sails stalling and was much more maneuverable. Off the wind, lift the front one and steer with the aft one.
Doug,
Congratulations on the launch. Look forward to some pictures.
Got the bow foam on the ww hull of Solitarry today. Finally had to do some torture boarding, although sanding extruded polystyrene is pretty easy.
regards,
Rob
Hi
found this interesting piece on sailinganarchy about increased turning ability http://forums.sailinganarchy. com/index. php?s=&showtopic=99367&view=findpost&p=2574323
Harryproa by definition has canard rudders - what was your experience Rob in steering the Brisbane race?
Heinrich