"Alain" <ele### [at] netscapenet> schreef in bericht 
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> Simple observation.
>
> When a row boat advance, the wake is very broad, 60 to 90 degrees and can 
> detach from the bow (go faster than the boat).
>
> When you watch a speed boat, the wake is perty sharp, maybe around 15 
> degrees or even less if you go fast enough.
>
> On a cruise ship going at cruise speed, the width of the wake from the bow 
> at the stern level is MUCH narrower than the length ot the ship.
>

I probably never paid really attention when on water (which has not been 
that often) and from shore you have to be at a certain altitude I suppose to 
really appreciate the effect. I shall note this down for later use. Thanks 
for this!

Thomas

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