Thursday, 26 December 2013

Julie took a photo of me returning from a rowing trip on the HokiangaHarbour.

This image was taken by Julie this afternoon (Boxing Day 2013)
I rowed across the harbour to one of the ancient Maori Pa sites within sight of our house.
I'll post some images from the trip shortly.

Modifications and additions to Paddle's rowing set up.



After several test outings I've refined the rowing geometry to suit me. I've tilted my handlebar rowing frame aft a little to orient the row locks further from my seat. This gives me a full boat length between sweeps of the oars and lots more power. I've also built two foot rests that fit under the aft seat gunnel tubes. They are tapered to fit in a way that allows for adjustment to suit different sized rowers. They are screwed into place through the tubes. 

Paddle has revealed himself to be a particularly good rowboat. 






I'll continue with the modifications to include a simillar sailing rig set up to Lookfar. The additions are not in conflict with each other in any way as the lee boards fit forward of the rowing frame and the mast cassette is located in the front thwart.