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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That's cool! Does it make a big difference?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Definitely, especially running straight downwind, it can more than double your speed.

Even with a crosswind it's a lot of force.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Awesome, that partly explains how you can kayak 33KM, which seems like a really long way to me!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You can do it without the tides, it would just take longer. 4-4.5 kmh is typical pace in a loaded sea kayak. I've done bigger days, including a Strait crossing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I think my arms would fall off if I tried it 😆