Re:[Paddlewise] drag vs. viscosity

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 17:50:46 -0400
On 19 May 2004 at 20:00, Doug Lloyd wrote:

> plus the fact flat lake water just
> seems to be a slower grind, probably contributed to my view point.


It definitely does if there is no wind and waves.  I always feel 
sluggish in such conditions, even though I know it's an illusion.  I 
always say it's better to paddle in wind and waves just because you 
feel you're getting somewhere (even though you might be going 
slower!)

The worst is flat and calm with high heat and humidity - when you 
don't particularly feel like going fast.

Mike
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