As to response time, you do have to have forward speed for any rudder to work. As mentioned, a burst of "quiver" kicks on the pedals will give you enough forward motion to turn quickly.[/QUOTE]
I apologize for being pickey, but it's not your forward speed, it's water flow over the rudder.
You can be anchored with zero forward speed and have plenty of stearage in a current.
But yes, to your point, give it a few kicks to get water flowing over your rudder and all of a sudden you'll have rudder response.
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