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?
So, if you think the rowboat can make 2.5 knots and you can't make 360s, I'd look at ways to cheat alternative paths to victory.
Maybe you could surreptitiously tie a small anchor to the rowboat. There must be eyelets on it for mooring purposes...
I agree about the video. We need to see this one...
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So, if you think the rowboat can make 2.5 knots and you can't make 360s, I'd look at ways to cheat alternative paths to victory.
Maybe you could surreptitiously tie a small anchor to the rowboat. There must be eyelets on it for mooring purposes...
I agree about the video. We need to see this one...
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