During the 'Trail oars' maneuver, if the boat has headway, in which direction should the blades move?

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During the 'Trail oars' maneuver, if the boat has headway, in which direction should the blades move?

Trail oars is a control move used when the boat is already moving forward to keep the oars under control and prevent them from catching or banging against the hull. When there is headway, the blades should move toward the stern. This positions the blades to trail behind the boat, creating gentle drag that slows or stabilizes forward motion without pulling the boat in a new direction. Moving the blades toward the bow would push water forward, potentially increasing speed or causing unstable handling. So, pointing the blades back toward the stern is the safer, more controllable choice.

Trail oars is a control move used when the boat is already moving forward to keep the oars under control and prevent them from catching or banging against the hull. When there is headway, the blades should move toward the stern. This positions the blades to trail behind the boat, creating gentle drag that slows or stabilizes forward motion without pulling the boat in a new direction. Moving the blades toward the bow would push water forward, potentially increasing speed or causing unstable handling. So, pointing the blades back toward the stern is the safer, more controllable choice.

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