Here's the quick learning method. My bud Coho taught me in no time (not that I did'nt make him fill his shorts a time or two!). It does'nt teach you hydraulics, only experience will do that. You (owner of the boat) sit in front and use an exagerated rowing motion with the arm that you would use if you were rowing. Just tell the guy rowing to watch your arms as well as the water. I fish with a couple inexperienced guys that I'll let row through most stuff with this method. It's nice to get a break every now and then.