Do sailing canoes have any additional means of stability?
14.0 Sailing canoes Yes. They have the inclusion of a safety float (ama) which makes them more along the lines of a double outrigger canoe as they have a primary float (ama) and a secondary. The primary float (ama) is larger than the secondary which is of standard float (ama) size. The primary float (ama) is rigged out on the right hand size and there is the inclusion of a trampoline rigged between the two spars (iako) supporting the float (ama). Here, up to to three crew members can sit to keep the canoe stable with sail set out on the left side and this is also where the sheet person sits, controlling the sail. 14.5 How is the canoe steered? A steersperson performs the usual steering techniques from the back of the canoe. Because of the speed at which sailing canoes can travel in the heavy trade winds of Hawaii it can take two to steer such a beast and often number 5 will steer also. 14.6 Is there much paddling? Yes as paddle power combined with sail power compliment one another exce
