Howdy- If I'm the pres. of the Dirigo Dudes I propose the convention to be held somewhere in the S.Pacific. If we cant swing that I can show you some amazing paddles in the Adirondacks. I'm paddling Pamlico Sound this week around Hatteras I.
Going home Sat. to thawing lakes.
As to mr.bill's boat, maybe try the names of the original builders in Blue Hill, Me. and give them a call. (call info.)??? They build alot of yachts in that area, maybe they're still around. I'd like to know who has the molds?
If you paddle your Dirigo enough you'll get used to keeping her on course without a rudder. You kinda have to think 3or4 paddle strokes ahead of where you want to be heading. Does that make sense?- Bill Stahl