This question really pertains to whitewater boats, but I cannot think of a better place to ask it. I've noticed that there is a noticeable between the speed of towing swimmers to shore and the length of the towing kayaker's boat. For example, an 11' boat is quite effective at rescuing swimmers whereas my 8' playboat is extremely slow. The differences in speed are much less noticeable when paddling without towing swimmers. Can anyone give a good physical explanation why this is so? Thanks, kevin Kevin Whilden Your Planet Earth http://www.yourplanetearth.org (206) 788-0281 (ph) (206) 788-0284 (f) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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