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Running Boat is a long narrow vessel, like a sculler, except it has
no
oars. Instead of oars, Running Boat is moved forward using leg
power
alone.
This is possible because the crew sit with their lower limbs
contained
within waterproof leggings that are attached to the bottom of the
boat
in such a way as to keep it totally water tight. The leggings
terminate in flippers, meaning that with a coordinated vigorous
running action, the boat is propelled forward at a considerable
speed. The crew all grip individual fixed handles allowing them to
divert even
more energy into their legs.
Unlike an oar powered boat, this arrangement allows the entire
crew
to face forwards, meaning that they can always see where they
are
going.
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I'd be afraid of sharks biting my legs though. Even in a pond,
I'd be afraid it
escaped from a zoo or something. |
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You can select the waterproof, shark's teeth resistant,
chain-mail leggings option. |
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Hmm. Shark resistant you say? I'd need "shark proof" to get
on-board. |
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//allows the entire crew to face forwards// if by "forwards" you mean "downwards". |
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Cute visual in my head. I like this. |
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