How do I raise and lower my rudder?

How do I raise and lower my rudder?

This video demonstrates close up how to use the rope loop to put the rudder down and into use and then how to pull it back up.



  1. Pull on top knot closest to you towards the back of the kayak to lower rudder.
  2. Pull on bottom knot towards the back of the kayak to raise rudder back up. 


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