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Generally speaking, rudders and skegs help to mitigate crosswinds to keep a kayak paddling in a straight line. In some cases having or not having a rudder is a matter of personal preference. For others it’s a matter of skill. For the rest of us, crosswinds are a test of endurance from Mother Nature.
