Re: [Paddlewise] Registering distance paddled

On Thu, 31 Oct 2002 19:09:19 +0100, "Kees van der Meij"
<keesvdm_at_xs4all.nl> said:
> > Is this widget capable of judging distance travelled independent
> > of local currents?
> >
> I've rethought my earlier reply about using a GPS receiver: There are
> actually two "distance" measurements that are not equivalent:
> 
> 1. there's "True" distance, measured relative to ground or on a map.
> GPS'es are excellent for this.

A GPS would be good in an open water race so you could know whether you
were paddling with or
against any local currents.  Plus knowing where you really are is useful
for using a map ;->

> 2. there's "Muscle" distance, which is just the length of the water you
> have paddled across. This can only be measured by looking at the water
> directly below your boat, for instance with a device a previous poster described.

The knotmeter is good for judging how fast you are paddling and if
changes to your
technique or boat are a good or bad adjustment.  

With a tandem outrigger canoe we found a full knot of difference
depending on how we set the outrigger - paddling the same section of
river. In theory using the same stroke technique throughout.

kirk
clearly showing his technique/racing bias
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