Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak speed vs length

From: Wayne Smith <wsmith_at_cts.com>
Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 11:13:42 +0000
Nick Schade wrote:

> //  The lowest wetted surface are for a given volume would be a hemisphere, //

I hate to start a major debate, but  the lowest wetted surface for a given volume
would be a sphere.  A major bad design for a kayak.  But, would turn easy.

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