It was from the deck above the tang.

The rudder rake thing is something I haven't investigated. As far as I know, it isn't adjustable. I have the rope-based surf system and just pull them down and lock them.

Yesterday, I caught a race with winds in the high-mid teens (knots). Nice single-trapped ride, only a little extra downhaul pulled on. Downwind under spi was a bit intimidating. I am still avoiding trapezing and have yet to learn my angles. I gybed onto port way too late and the high reach scared me fierce. So I bore off deep for a while, doused it and sailed back to the mark on main alone. Certainly had lee-helm but only noticed it if I tried to put the stick down.