I partially agree. But then with Beth you have the main in one hand the tiller in the other and also have to trim the mizzen to balance helm ... so might not quite have enough time to look back at the rudder head :)
But ... Looking at sailing canoes - there are plenty with push pull tillers
http://www.solwaydory.co.uk/images/u...rebuilt/13.jpg
But faster techie boats have tillers
http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/att...ss-swedish.jpg
Beth is kindof in the middle. But top end raw speed downwind she would be among the quickest because of light weight and lots of sail.
MIK