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?
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If you swim 400m under 4:50 I think you have quite good chances esp. if to count advantage in the start and the turn.
I wish I could swim a 400 in under 4:50.
He is a mid 40s out of shape guy so I do think it will be close. Not sure if I want to stick a video up on the internet though. I'll have to see what kind of shape I can get into by late July.
