Solus wrote on May 6^th, 2009 at 7:51pm:

All three should paddle - it is fast. That being said the stern paddler should be ready for a surprise on that first drift into a portage landing, the momentum carried by three people and gear is tremendous.

I'd agree with Solus.  With all 3 paddling, you can cruise, even in a headwind.  Use that momentum once you get going, and have everyone change to a hut stroke/half stroke.  You will probably go too fast to troll, but you can get to camp a few hours earlier.  Sometimes I've found that the Duffer (middle person) is more comfortable paddling while sitting on a pack, as there is no middle seat, or it is too low.

Also, experiment with the paddling sides.  Bow & Duffer on one side while Stern paddles on the other would be typical, and you may not have to j-stroke much at all.  You may find Bow & Stern paddling on same side with Duffer on the other will keep you straight in a quartering wind.