Could an average, me, Masters swimmer beat an average person in a rowboat? You know this started as a bet and I think I might be able to do it. The race would be around 400 meters in open water with a turn around. I'm going to ask for a start from the dock as well.
I'm pretty much an average swimmer, for Masters anyway. I can do 1:25-1:30 100 meters and 6-6:15 for a 400 meters in practice. He would be in an older metal, flat bottom, triangular rowboat.
I've tried to see how fast a rowboat goes, but I've seen way too much variation, usually between 1-5 knots, with the average being 2-3.
Do you think it's possible I can beat him? I think I can take him, especially with the start and turn around. Has anyone else attempted such a race, and did you win?
If the person in the rowboat knows what they are doing they should win.If they are sloppy you might get enough lead on the start and turn to hold them off.
The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong,but that's the way the smart money bets.
If the person in the rowboat knows what they are doing they should win.If they are sloppy you might get enough lead on the start and turn to hold them off.
The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong,but that's the way the smart money bets.
