Association of Ocean Rowers

[Charlie Rossiter]

Does anyone have any fairly new 2.98m oars - preferably Barca with ordinary blades - that they are prepared to sell?
Many thanks
Charlie
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[George Simpson]

302's are my preferance with your hull Charlie.

[Charlie Rossiter]

Now I have to reveal my ignorance of the intricacies of rowing geometry George.
You could be offering genuine technical advice - in which case, thanks very much.
Or you could be taking the rip out of my request for such a precise length by suggesting only 4cm longer.
I've rowed the boat for at least 10 strokes but I couldn't tell you if 2.98 or 3.02 would be better. But it did 6.5 knots with the engine and 4 with the sails!
Cheers
Charlie
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[George Simpson]

Hi Charlie,

No, not taking the rip (moi?)! we used 302's, as did Queensgate, Barbra Ivy, All Relative, Gurka Spirit, more or less everyone with that hull I believe. I'm not up to speed on the geometry either, but I do know 302's were the right length. I think 4cm would make a difference.

Cheers
George

[Charlie Rossiter]

Thanks George
This sort of advice is greatly appreciated.
Charlie
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[Simon Chalk]

Dear Charlie,

We've got a few 302's kicking around if you havn't already got it sorted.

Regards,

Simon

4cm does make a difference - or so I'm told....

[Charlie Rossiter]

Thanks Simon
We did get hold of some in the end. And the experts are right, 3.02 is better than 2.98.
Cheers
Charlie
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