Paddling (Canoe with Kayak Paddles) 1:10:13 [3] 7.92 km (6.8 kph) +1m
Browner is training to race Wilderness Traverse with teammates from New York so I subbed in as her bow paddler on a circumnavigation of Island Lake. It was sunny with a decent breeze - really nice. Out of curiosity, we checked our speed as she switched between kayak paddle and canoe paddle in the stern. In these conditions where the breeze made it necessary for the stern paddler to steer a fair bit, we didn't notice any obvious difference in speed between the two. The canoe paddle takes less effort and throws less water into the boat. Hmm.
Fun training day! :)