kicking strap

[mgman]

today being a holiday in Brisbane enabled me to take out my newly acquired hobie 14 to Lake Samsonvale. What a buzz.... Although with my poor technical effort I am glad no one was watching.

I do however seem to have 2 problems with my humble boat.

First there appears to be no kicking strap rigged . Is this vital or will the mainsheet suffice?

Second I not able to get the rudders down to 90 degrees. They are currently about 75 degrees and I am thinking this was why there were a few dramas changing dirn.

The rudder box has a clip for the rudders to lock into but something is stopping them going all the way down .. Any clues please.

If not I am sure there will be plenty of help when I go out again Sunday.

Thanks.