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Sun - September 10, 2006
5 miles - Ted Van Dusen - Mohican K1
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Every Wednesday night, the Charles River Paddlers gather for a friendly, informal canoe and kayak race near Newton Boathouse. The race course is usually 4.95 miles. Since the river current works to paddler's disadvantage on a loop course (you are paddling longer against the current than downstream), I believe that Charles River course is very close to the 5 mile virtual race. So, the Charles River race results provide a very interesting reference for different types of racing boats.
The results of Ted Van Dusen in his prototype Mohican from August 30 were submitted to the virtual race by Pam Browninng. Loop course starting up river, then down, finishing back up, shallow water conditions, not much current, some weeds and suck water, the course is generally 4.95 miles, however the weed growth this time of year extends the actual distance. This time was with the first Mohican prototype, a fiberglass model heavier than the carbon production boats, it was also designed prior to the sealed "pod" which makes the Mohican a surfski, so this version is essentially an unlimited kayak with a rotating platform seat and kickup stern rudder. Related posts: |
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