Quick Sprint
I only had a couple of hours, but I just had to get in a quick paddle.
I headed right into a 10-15kt wind and into the outgoing tide for the
first 20 minutes or so. It wasn't easy, but it was a good workout.
Since I was alone, I was able to keep the pace up for the entire trip.
Even when the wind and current was going my way, I kept paddling.
My new MantaRay paddle is great. I went with a 240 and it may be too
long.
Today might have been a good day to have a rudder. According to what
I've read, since my boat is prone to weathercocking, it would have
helped me stay out of the main channel. Who knows. I still think
rudders are just dead weight. Maybe a skeg would work for me.