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On Tue, 2 Oct 2012 18:24:24 -0400, EmpacherFan wrote:



If this works, this will be a photo of a "sistership" to my rowboat:

http://img.nauticexpo.com/images_ne/...l-competition-
single-scull-22344-319171.jpg

If it doesn't work, well, it didn't work.

The boats are made by Empacher. There are many models, sizes,
variations, and they are made for single rowers and crews. The boats are
successful in competition, but I'm not into that except informally.

I bought mine used. It was a year old.

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That looks just a mite tippy...

When I started years ago it reminded me of learning to waterski on one
ski in that every time I got into the boat it tipped over with me in it
or almost in it. When I learned to waterski on one ski, I fell over at
least a dozen times before I actually got up on the ski. I guess
rollerskating or iceskating would be similar in that you keep trying
until you get the hang of it.

I still go over from time to time. It's not a watertoy for choppy water
to be sure. Boat wakes from inboard type ski boats can be a problem.
Actually all sorts of boat wakes can be a problem! Fortunately falling
into the water usually is not a big deal. Most of the time powerboaters
give us wide berth and we paddlers try to stay out of their way.