There are rowers in town and they are organized. They have boats and schedules and a website. There are established crews and club rules and, happily, there is a welcoming attitude and newcomers are encouraged to participate.
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| Michele Pope photo |
I have joined the club and have been out a few times as a substitute. The usual set-up is a four person crew with a coxswain (aka a master) who sits in the stern and calls out commands in a friendly way. At least one of the boats has a rudder; none have sliding seats but the rigging varies a bit. They are all beautiful classic wooden boats.
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| Michele Pope photo |
We hope for nice days out on the water and scheduled outings are canceled if it is rainy or windy or foggy. Monday morning, I was at the dock at 0700 and five men and five women left together in two boats. It was 34 degrees, calm and cloudy. It was a short, winter row but it was good to get out there.
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