Re: [bolger] Rowing June Bug
I just received warning about a very nasty virus built into a nifty Budweiser frog screen saver. Do not
open. Slightly off topic but the Bud part ought to fit. Clyde
"Clyde S. Wisner" wrote:
open. Slightly off topic but the Bud part ought to fit. Clyde
"Clyde S. Wisner" wrote:
> Try shifting your weight slightly to the side opposite the veer. Clyde
All rowing requires some degree of constant adjustment. JB, because of her
lightness and quick response requires even more constant adjustment. Keep
your strokes short and fix your gaze on an object dead centre astern. I
would discourage adding a skeg. Her charm is in her skimming, friction free
performance. I find solo rowing with no one else on board the most
gratifying. If there are two people on board having someone at the tiller
works ok, but causes a bit of stern drag. I,m happier with my crew member
sitting with her/his back to mine facing forward. That way our weight
remains closest to centre. I've never been trully satisfied with two people
rowing JB. Last summer I permanently attached the mast partner where the
forward oar sockets were. I've rowed her single handed with five on board
with no trouble. She's a splendid boat for spin casting from. She pivots
beautifully and instantly on the spot to allow you to aim your lure at the
fish that just jumped before the ripples settle.
jeb, currently visiting inlaws in Ontario while spring sneaks up on the
shores of Fundy
lightness and quick response requires even more constant adjustment. Keep
your strokes short and fix your gaze on an object dead centre astern. I
would discourage adding a skeg. Her charm is in her skimming, friction free
performance. I find solo rowing with no one else on board the most
gratifying. If there are two people on board having someone at the tiller
works ok, but causes a bit of stern drag. I,m happier with my crew member
sitting with her/his back to mine facing forward. That way our weight
remains closest to centre. I've never been trully satisfied with two people
rowing JB. Last summer I permanently attached the mast partner where the
forward oar sockets were. I've rowed her single handed with five on board
with no trouble. She's a splendid boat for spin casting from. She pivots
beautifully and instantly on the spot to allow you to aim your lure at the
fish that just jumped before the ripples settle.
jeb, currently visiting inlaws in Ontario while spring sneaks up on the
shores of Fundy
Try shifting your weight slightly to the side opposite the veer. Clyde
mike_vacanti@...wrote:
mike_vacanti@...wrote:
> Has anyone on the list found it neccesary to add a skeg to their June
> Bug to improve tracking while rowing? I have had my June Bug out
> to the lake about 8 times so far and have mostly rowed (it has a sail
> rig also). I am having a hard time keeping the boat moving in a
> straight line. I am inexperienced in rowing so the problem could
> simply be one of technique. I'll pull on the oars as evenly as I can
> but the boat will still want to veer slightly, to port usually. I'm
> using 6 foot oars as recommended in the plans.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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Hi,
I've been rowing a June Bug for the past 4 years (as a tender to my
Chebacco) with the 6' oars as advertised. She's a fine little rowing boat -
especially in flat water.
I believe that the right rowing technique is all that's needed - If you tend
to wander off in one direction - often caused by sidewinds - try sliding
your backside to one side or other to trim the boat a little deeper at one
side - This heel will make her tend to turn in one direction, and you can
conteract the effect of wind by doing this. Another possibility is to stick
one oar farther out than the other - so it has a greater 'turning' effect -
though this depends on how you've got them leathered.
If the forefoot is immersed, she'll be uncontrollable, so make sure it's
clear of the water. Another member suggested moving your weight aft a
little, and that would help achieve this, if it's a problem.
Still - No harm in a skeg, though for my purposes I find that her ability to
turn on a dime is invaluable.
Cheers,
Bill
I've been rowing a June Bug for the past 4 years (as a tender to my
Chebacco) with the 6' oars as advertised. She's a fine little rowing boat -
especially in flat water.
I believe that the right rowing technique is all that's needed - If you tend
to wander off in one direction - often caused by sidewinds - try sliding
your backside to one side or other to trim the boat a little deeper at one
side - This heel will make her tend to turn in one direction, and you can
conteract the effect of wind by doing this. Another possibility is to stick
one oar farther out than the other - so it has a greater 'turning' effect -
though this depends on how you've got them leathered.
If the forefoot is immersed, she'll be uncontrollable, so make sure it's
clear of the water. Another member suggested moving your weight aft a
little, and that would help achieve this, if it's a problem.
Still - No harm in a skeg, though for my purposes I find that her ability to
turn on a dime is invaluable.
Cheers,
Bill
I don't have a June Bug, but I have rowing experience. Try moving your
rowing position aft a little bit. I find that fore and aft trim makes a big
difference in tracking.
However, adding a skeg temporarily to test it out isn't too big a project,
so I'd suggest you try that too.
JB
rowing position aft a little bit. I find that fore and aft trim makes a big
difference in tracking.
However, adding a skeg temporarily to test it out isn't too big a project,
so I'd suggest you try that too.
JB
----- Original Message -----
From: <mike_vacanti@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 6:43 PM
Subject: [bolger] Rowing June Bug
| Has anyone on the list found it neccesary to add a skeg to their June
| Bug to improve tracking while rowing? I have had my June Bug out
| to the lake about 8 times so far and have mostly rowed (it has a sail
| rig also). I am having a hard time keeping the boat moving in a
| straight line. I am inexperienced in rowing so the problem could
| simply be one of technique. I'll pull on the oars as evenly as I can
| but the boat will still want to veer slightly, to port usually. I'm
| using 6 foot oars as recommended in the plans.
|
| Thanks,
| Mike
|
|
| Bolger rules!!!
| - no cursing, flaming, trolling, or spamming
| - no flogging dead horses
| - add something: take "thanks!" and "ditto!" posts off-list.
| - stay on topic and punctuate
| - add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts
| - To order plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA,
01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
|
|
| Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject tohttp://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
|
|
Has anyone on the list found it neccesary to add a skeg to their June
Bug to improve tracking while rowing? I have had my June Bug out
to the lake about 8 times so far and have mostly rowed (it has a sail
rig also). I am having a hard time keeping the boat moving in a
straight line. I am inexperienced in rowing so the problem could
simply be one of technique. I'll pull on the oars as evenly as I can
but the boat will still want to veer slightly, to port usually. I'm
using 6 foot oars as recommended in the plans.
Thanks,
Mike
Bug to improve tracking while rowing? I have had my June Bug out
to the lake about 8 times so far and have mostly rowed (it has a sail
rig also). I am having a hard time keeping the boat moving in a
straight line. I am inexperienced in rowing so the problem could
simply be one of technique. I'll pull on the oars as evenly as I can
but the boat will still want to veer slightly, to port usually. I'm
using 6 foot oars as recommended in the plans.
Thanks,
Mike