Imagine the speed if the paddle had two blades.

Ian

: I don't know if any of you remember, but I had a quandary about
: seat location in the Pole Dancer, so I made the cockpit a little
: longer than usual at 26 inches, in case I had to move the seat
: forward.

: It is just as well that I did, as the boat lea-cocked in big seas
: and was a chore to quarter upwind. I moved the seat three inches
: forward and the boat is more lively in the turns and
: weathercocks a little now.

: I will probably end up with the seat position about two inches
: forward of the expected location. It just goes to show how
: critical a couple of inches can be in this regard. I would guess
: that even body shape and sitting posture could have a noticeable
: effect.

: If anyone has a boat that is feeling a bit off it may be useful to
: move the seat around a bit.

: BTW, I have been going out frequently on my regular 12km circle
: around the islands, and in calm conditions the Pole Dancer seems
: to cruise at around 8.3kph with me as the engine. I am pleased
: with that. I am sure a younger fitter guy would push it faster.

: Et