: Try this experiment:
: Paddle upstream in your boat with your buddies.
: Switch boats with one & go downstream.
: If you're doing better downstream in their boat, your boat is
: suspect.
: If they're doing better downstream in your boat, then it's your
: technique that needs a little work.

: I'm not an expert paddler, but this works every time.

Thanks Stan. I will give it a try.