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Re: Odd Question
By:Robert Woodard
Date: 5/12/1999, 6:59 pm
In Response To: Odd Question (K. Morton)

> I have an odd question. Does anyone know the theoretical speed of a CLC
> chesapeake 17 paddled by moderately fit person in calm conditions with no
> currents. I have 3hrs for a return trip across a channel 5 miles wide to
> visit relatives. I could just run out to the local lake and time myself
> but it seems I always get side tracked or forget to check the time.

I don't have a C17, but I average about 3MPH, and I'm a slow paddler. On any planned trip I just rough guess about 20 minutes per mile.

Woody

Messages In This Thread

Odd Question
K. Morton -- 5/12/1999, 6:12 pm
Re: tangental answers
lee -- 5/14/1999, 3:06 pm
Re: Odd Answer
Mike Scarborough -- 5/13/1999, 8:24 am
Re: Odd Question
David Bryson -- 5/12/1999, 9:55 pm
Re: Hull Speed
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 5/14/1999, 9:15 am
Re: Hull Speed
David Bryson -- 5/14/1999, 7:17 pm
Re: Odd Question
Jim -- 5/13/1999, 12:53 pm
Narrow hulls
Brian T. Cunningham -- 5/13/1999, 1:20 pm
Re: Odd Question
Robert Woodard -- 5/12/1999, 6:59 pm
Re: Odd Question
J . P. Scheib -- 5/14/1999, 3:39 am