>>802887this is'nt for you so much as a general explanation on how to do this right.
my lady and i have this down to a science. so much so that kayaking together is our favorite activity.
I am going to assume that you wear the /out/pants in the relationship and sit in the back of the kayak.
A) you HAVE to communicate what you are heading towards out loud and confirm they they see what you are looking. break up landmarks in small sections.
B) when just casual moving the person in the back has to match the person in the front and follow their rhythm. they cant see you. even if yours is better- tough shit also the person in back is entirely responsible for direction and should call out if they are going to pull back for a tight turn.
C) when you want to move with some speed or pick up the pace before a long glide- you gotta say what the stoke count will be, the intensity level, and starting side.
for example (sorry for cheesiness of this but i swear it works):
ill chant: "ok boo; you got a power 20 in you!?"
and shell say: "I do, I do"
Me: Alright! left side!
Her: left side!
me: lets go!
and one of use will count out every stroke.
if i see shes getting tired (or im getting tired) or one of is done for the day/we see a good lunch spot. ill say out loud- "how about a leisurely 30 to that rock over there." and we will do the same thing.
follow this strat and you two will be enjoying a good tandem for years to come.
