Rudder down and locked would certainly be "in normal position". Rudder up may or may not be. Sometimes, raising the rudder would be normal. For example, a Hobie 16 going downwind in light air with one rudder up would be normal position. A rudder kicked up after hitting bottom would not.
I find it difficult to envision a circumstance where the boat ahead would raise a rudder in order to establish overlap.
Or be able to be THAT precise with when overlap is or isn't present.
Thanks Eric, I agree with that post, just wanted to clarify from your prior one.
Jake, raising a rudder can add a foot or so of length, people will notice that.
Mike
