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racing kayaks

Posted By: Berkeley C.
Date: Thursday, 8 July 1999, at 3:03 p.m.

I'm building a CLC Patuxent 19.5 for open water racing primarily, but I also paddle a Valhala racing surf-ski, a Pygmy Osprey, and occasionally a Tracer flat-water racing kayak. I'm trying to figure out the various dynamics that go into speed. One thing that I'm unclear on is the concept of hull speed. As I understand it, hull speed is directly relative to waterline length. The Tracer is the shortest of the boats I paddle, accelerates the fastest and has similar top speed characteristics to the much longer Valhala. Why is that? Or am I not yet a strong enough paddler to realize the speed potential of the Valhala?

Messages In This Thread

racing kayaks
Berkeley C. -- Thursday, 8 July 1999, at 3:03 p.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Nick Schade -- Friday, 9 July 1999, at 1:22 p.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Jan Gunnar Moe -- Saturday, 10 July 1999, at 6:57 a.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Jan Gunnar Moe -- Saturday, 10 July 1999, at 7:11 a.m.

Re: racing kayaks
Berkeley C. -- Monday, 12 July 1999, at 2:20 p.m.

Racing Design used for major expedition (pointer)
Jan Gunnar Moe -- Saturday, 10 July 1999, at 7:32 a.m.

Re: Any racers/coaches out there?
lee -- Tuesday, 31 August 1999, at 11:28 a.m.

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