Maneuvering with sculling oars in tight quarters

Much to my surprise a googling of this topic resulted in nothing.


The Builders Forum is likely not the BEST place to ask but I start here and perhaps someone could please provide a link or 2 to demonstrate.

QUESTION: Using a Piantedosi row wing set up how do you maneuver a wherry with sculling oars in tight quarters?  With a regular row boat you can ship one oar and simply paddle or scull off the stern. 

Can you even bring the oars on board of the 2 oar sculling boats with a sliding rig? I can imagine needing to come ashore to a wooded beach or even approaching a crowded dock and get tangled up with the “wings” of the Expedition Wherry for example.

Obviously I have no experience with this type of rowing so, learning basic techniques aside, how is the tight quarters situation resolved?  Am I anticipating a problem that doesn't occur?

Thank you.

 


 

 

 

 

 


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RE: Maneuvering with sculling oars in tight quarters

   I stand in the bow of my dory and use a stand up paddle board paddle and it's surprisingly efficient,. If you can't stand on the wherry I'd use a canoe paddle 

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