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?
I think it might be pretty close. Doing some rough calculations I should be able to keep 1.6-1.8 knots. From what I've seen rowboats do 2-3 knots. I know I can't do more then 2.5-3 knots in my kayak, though I'm not that good with it.
I think I can take him, though I need to find ways to get the advantage, like make him touch the other side with an oar. My biggest problem is that I don't sight well. I don't think that will be too big of a problem at less then 200 yard each way.
Any other ideas on how to gain an advantage?
Fins and paddles :)
I think it might be pretty close. Doing some rough calculations I should be able to keep 1.6-1.8 knots. From what I've seen rowboats do 2-3 knots. I know I can't do more then 2.5-3 knots in my kayak, though I'm not that good with it.
I think I can take him, though I need to find ways to get the advantage, like make him touch the other side with an oar. My biggest problem is that I don't sight well. I don't think that will be too big of a problem at less then 200 yard each way.
Any other ideas on how to gain an advantage?
Fins and paddles :)
