Two rowers, who can row at the same speed in still water, set off across a river

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Two rowers, who can row at the same speed in still water, set off across a river at the same time. One heads straight across and is pulled downstream somewhat by the current. The other one heads upstream at an angle so as to arrive at a point opposite the starting point. Which rower reaches the opposite side first?
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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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