RE: [Paddlewise] Ferry gliding with the wind = Cross-wind ferry

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 06:47:15 +1100
G'Day and thanks for all the ferry gliding posts, direct and back channel.

I'm now comfortable with the idea that ferry gliding can be understood by
vector addition of the velocity due to the current, the paddler and the
wind. And that an edged kayak will tend to be affected by a component vector
of the force due to paddling rather than the maximum force potentially
available.

Much appreciated peoples comments,

All the best, PeterO


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