One great advantage of unfeathered paddles is that they are more versatile. The paddle float, which is otherwise a must for ocean paddling, can be left at home with a little practice.

偏移划桨的优点，在于它可以随便视情况而做立即的调整，例如在一个陡峭的海壁时，最好的方式是将划船的重力集中在一边做最大幅度的划动，另一边则是相反以维持行进时的方向。

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Many towns in the West consider themselves “outdoor” towns—suggesting a citizenry eager to bike, run, ski, paddle, hunt, fish, hike, backpack, float and camp.

美国西部的很多小城镇将自己视为“户外型”城镇——这说明这儿的市民喜欢骑自行车、跑步、滑雪、划船、打猎、钓鱼、远足、背包旅行、漂流和露营。

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The meandering current lets people float around their Prosper, Texas, property or, if they want, they can paddle from the river into a large swimming pool.

WSJ: High Water Marks