Posted by Peter Hyland on March 06, 2007 at 17:33:48 from 86.154.106.233 user Peter_H.
In Reply to: Re: Journey back from Secret Water posted by Adam Quinan on March 05, 2007 at 15:55:14:
A fascinating discussion on towing, but I am surprised no one mentioned the advisability of fastening the tow-rope amidships on the towing boat rather than from the stern - that way you can control the tow better and avoid 'overtaking'.
Also - if you're rowing the 'tugboat', tie a weight on the rope, or tie on via the mud-weight - that will avoid jerking and possibly snapping the rope. (Like Peter R, I am referring to calm water towing)