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[–] 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

Slop. Real rowers weren't set up to spin the ship in circles.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    But if you alternate rowing left and right, that's how you go in a straight line.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    The correct method has everyone pulling in the same direction like in this schema:

    If they all pull, then the oars move through the water to the left, thereby propelling the ship to the right.

    In contrast, in the post, everyone pulling exerts a force that is counter clockwise around the vertical axis of the ship.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 weeks ago

    right after firing half the team

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  • [–] 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

    Wouldn't that arrangement of rowers just spin the boat around in circles? Or is that intentional..

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