Who would have "thunk", that in a few short lessons the newbie class of 09 would be well on their way to becoming recreational saltwater rowers? Well we did! Last Wednesday night was sort of a graduation row for a group who has been putting the last few weeks to test in Sunday/Wednesday instructional rows. A dead low tide forced us straight out into the bay where we rowed among playful waves watching a the very cool Wednesday Night Sail racing series unfold around us. A light South wind made for an easy push out to Gray's Rock with the only incident being the Salem Ferry, but hey even they slowed down to check us out. In attendance were: Stan and Shelia, Gail, Eileen, and Andrew (in the double top right w/Emily). Coaching that night were Paul, Terrie, Emily and myself. We did have a celebrity appearance by the "Viking" in his Wintech coming out from Salem Harbor (see prior article). A special Kudos goes out to Paulie who after flipping his Maas 24 (pulled a pin) showed incredible talent but getting back into the boat with such ease.
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