Re: [Paddlewise] wing paddle

Hi Bob:

Start with a high stroke (in which the paddle more vertical while pulling
rather than the low stroke in which the paddle is more horizontal while
pulling).  Then instead of pulling straight back, pull slightly diagonally away
from the boat -- scything wheat with straight arms.  This slight diagonal
direction is the key to getting lift from the wing blade.

Cheers,
Richard Culpeper
culpeper_at_tbaytel.net


BaysideBob wrote:

> Digging through piles of stuff in the basement ,which I had
> to clear out so a new furnace could be installed, I discovered
> one of those fancy "wing" paddles.  My best recollection is
> that I aquired it after a mainly marguerita lunch.  "I must be
> doing something wrong", best describes my experience
> with it.
>
> Anybody know how to make these things work?
>
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