in the context of a kayak, a skeg is an extension of the keel that improves the kayaks tracking ability Conceptually you can think of it as a rudder than does not turn On the Shenai the skeg is retractable into the keel, on many other boats (like the Pungo) it is built in to the stern end of the keel
A small, flat piece of wood or plastic attached perpendicularly to the bottom of the shell to help the shell stay on a true course; also known as a "fin"
(or Fin) A small fin located along the stern section of the hull This helps to stabilize the shell in holding a true course when rowing All racing shells have a skeg The skeg should not be confused with the rudder
A small, flat piece of wood or plastic attached perpendicularly to the bottom of the shell to help hold it on a straight course; also known as the fin
a small fin projecting downward beneath the stern of a boat, usually intended to increase the boat's tracking ability or to protect a rudder or propeller from damage