The Impact of a Flexible Stern on Canoe Boat Maneuverability and Speed

Paddle boats like canoes and kayaks draw a sinusoidal path when a linear movement is intended. The reason for this behavior is that each paddle stroke induces a lateral movement of the boat. In this study, we sought to reduce the so-called yawing motion. We therefore replaced the stiff stern by a fl...

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Main Authors: Anna Theresia Stadler, Martin Schönauer, Roozbeh Aslani, Werner Baumgartner, Tillmann Philippi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/5/1/7