Thanks for the reminder Thom.... I've been eyeing the rudder sock on the
stern of the dory. I understand it's purpose is to use an oar as a rudder
when sailing it. I'm wondering as to how it would work as a sculling port.
I've got 13 foot sculls but the exit is much lower than the notch on the top
of the transom. Is the elevation of the sculling oar important?
I kind of "scull" one oar when I need to crab sideways allowing me to ship
or unship the opposing oar while coming alongside.

I'll see if I can get some instruction at the Wooden Boat Festival....

CM



"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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| Hey CM,
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| I'm glad you didn't say, "Out Scull" Even at 77 I can beat you out to
| your boat and back to shore in a Cape Ann Dory. Can't go farther due to
| my neurological disorder.
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| OT
|

CM,

I use a closed oar lock, which stays on the sweep.

You know that you can tie it off as the Orientals do and it will just
about teach you the proper action and oar position. Just think about the
angle of your prop. That is what I do.

OT