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Yankee Magazine has named DoryWoman Rowing as one of
THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MAINE THIS SUMMER!
"Littrell's little wooden dory is a safe space to experience
the exhilaration of setting out in a briny world filled with life."

DoryWoman
Rowing

Slow down. Tune in. Connect to place.

Row a traditional-style wooden dory

in beautiful Belfast Bay with an experienced

open water rower and licensed Maine Guide.

Since 2021, offering lessons, wildlife tours,

full moon rows and workout rows, year-round.

1-3 people. All skill-levels welcome!

Your Maine Guide & Instructor
Nicolle Littrell

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The Boat: Sorciere'
Traditional-style wooden Swampscott Dory.
A Maine classic!

Sturdy & seaworthy.
Seats up to four people.

Choose your Row!
Most rows are 1.5 hours long.
Open to all skill-levels, including beginners
and all shapes & sizes, ages 8 and up!
Also, see Rowing Packages
for special plans and discounts.

Summer Solstice Row
Celebrate the return of summer! 1.5 hours. Special pricing 2-3 people.
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From 100 US dollars
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Row a Wooden Boat: Summer
Summer in Maine in a wooden dory! A one of a kind, classic experience for all!
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1 hr 30 min
95 US dollars
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Full Moon Row
BOOKING NOW FOR JULY'S FULL BUCK MOON! 1.5 hours. Special pricing 2-3 people.
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From 100 US dollars
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Sunset Row
Experience a Maine sunset on the water! Special pricing 2-3 people. Tacos!
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1 hr 30 min
From 100 US dollars
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Celtic Festival Fireworks Row!
One session of this special row on Saturday 7/19! 2-3 people only.
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115 US dollars
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Hale & Hardy Workout Row
Get your row on! For individuals only with intermediate to advanced skill-levels.
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Duration Varies
90 US dollars
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Real estate is tight here in Belfast!

Or should I say seal estate? 😂🦭🪨

This is something I haven’t seen before in Belfast Harbor!

What I thought were two seals on a rock were actually four!

And there were two on another rock!

I’ve seen two on a rock before, but never four!

👉 It’s important to keep a respectful distance from seals and marine mammals. Especially during pup season, which is now! I used the zoom on my phone camera for these captures. There was a bit of a breeze and swell, so the zoom view exacerbates the handheld effect!

#harborseal #mainewildlife #sealrock #springinmaine #mainerealestate #seallove

She’s BACK! The bagpipe lady, Sally Jones has returned to her post at the Belfast Footbridge.

You never know when she’ll strike. I hope you’re lucky enough to catch one her lively and evocative performances!

This is part of what makes Belfast BELFAST!

#bagpipes #belfastmaine #irisheyes #scotspirit #summerinmaine #magicalplaces

“From New Heights,” an episode from the new season of “Weekends with Yankee” features a story about me, Belfast and @dos_gatos_gastropub 🤩♥️🥳

The show premiered this month and is airing across the nation, including Maine! You can watch it with your PBS app OR when it airs on your local affiliate station. Go to the “Weekends with Yankee” website and enter your zip code to find out your station.

On @mainepublic it airs on the following dates:
Thursday, June 26, 8:30pm
Friday, June 27, 2:30pm
Sunday, July 6, 5:30pm

I’ve seen the episode and it’s really fun and well done! I think the producers did a wonderful job telling the story of what I’m all about with DWR and capturing the spirit of Belfast, including the fab food and scene at Dos Gatos! BONUS! There were many seals out there that day and they made the cut!

The collage I’ve included here is a behind-the-scenes look from the shoot, which happened last July on a foggy, moody day in Belfast, Maine!

Thanks again to host and natural dorywoman @amytraverso and the producers of “Weekends with Yankee” for this fabulous story!

#yankeemagazine #rowrowrowyourboat #visitnewengland #mainething #summerinmaine #bestofmaine

Father’s Day Row with this adventurous fella from Vermont! The row was a gift from his wife for Father’s Day. How cool, right?

How did he find out about me? He saw an episode of “Weekends with Yankee,” featuring a story about me and Belfast! The episode, entitled “From New Heights” premiered on PBS this month and airs nationally! Check out your local affiliate for the schedule or PBS Passport, where I believe you can watch it anytime! It’s Season 9/Episode 906.

I’m really excited about this! I’m looking forward to welcoming more folks in the boat, from all over the country, who have seen this story and want to have a unique, classic Maine experience, coming out for a row in Penobscot Bay in my wooden dory!

Thank you David for coming out for a row! And a hardy THANK YOU to host @amytraverso and the producers of “Weekends with Yankee” for sharing my story on your show!

#travelnewengland #visitmaine #rowinginmaine #springinmaine #fathersdaygiftidea #dory

Two weeks ago today, I hauled out my boat for annual maintenance. It was a week and a half of hard work. Sanding, cleaning, epoxy treatments, painting her inside and out.

Tending a boat is like caring for a body. I know my dory intimately, yet, every year I learn something new. I’m always hopeful that I can hire someone to do this work, yet at the same time I am the perfect person to do it. I’m deeply connected to my boat, and taking care of her this way helps me to be more so.

There’s no rushing this process. Paint has to dry, weather has to pass, I need to research and find the right materials for more complex work. Sometimes this process is lonely. Sometimes it’s frustrating. It’s all made easier by friends who helped out along the way, sanding, painting, lifting and flipping my boat.

This past Wednesday, we re-launched her. What a joyous day it was, in so many ways. I had a happy, enthusiastic crew. The sun shined brightly and the lupines were in full bloom.

After carrying her down to the water’s edge, meeting the high tide, we took a little break to celebrate the moment. Homemade cookies, strawberries and strawberry lemonade! This, a humble thank you to my loyal crew. It was the full moon, the Strawberry Moon and so centering strawberries seemed appropriate!

We said goodbye to some of the crew and the rest of us went for a row. We rowed further upriver, past all the beautiful, familiar places that is the Passagassawakeag River. We took turns rowing. It was such a pleasure to row with my friend Becky and her daughter Rosie, both waterwomen who rocked it on the oars. And another friend and client (and meteorologist) August who I haven’t rowed with in awhile. He fell right back in step, not skipping a beat.

We rowed back downriver and out into the harbor, back to my boat’s homeport.

Along the way, we saw bald eagles, loons, cormorants and a curious harbor seal. And so many boats!

Back on the dock, Rosie wound my dory’s lines into beautiful spirals.

This is my home. I’m so glad to be back!

Come for a row with me this month!

Launch clips by @r.o.s.e.n.a.s.h 🙏🏻♥️

#rowinginmaine #springinmaine #strawberrymoon #smallboats #biglove❤️

SUMMER SOLSTICE IS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, FRIDAY, JUNE 20th!

Celebrate the transition to the season of sun and fun out in my dory with a Summer Solstice Row!

I’m offering this special row on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21! It looks like it’s going to be beautiful! 🌞🌺🧜‍♀️

Sessions open right now:
Friday 6/20: 830am, 3 seats. 10:30am, 2 seats.
Saturday 6/21: 8:30am & 10:30am, 3 seats. Sunset version at 7pm, 2 seats.
Special pricing for 2-3 people.

Wear your bathing suit…or not?!

We’ll get a little witchy with flowers & fruit! Refreshments are included with this unique experience. This year, I’m so pleased to be offering a delicious N/A elixir brewed by Kristin of @pullingcorksmaine

BOOK TODAY at my DWR website!

#summersolstice2025 #summerinmaine #onthewater #witchyvibe #rowinginmaine #woodenboats #eastcoastsummer

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Yankee Magazine has named DoryWoman Rowing as one of THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MAINE THIS SUMMER! "Littrell's little wooden dory is a safe space to experience the exhilaration of setting out in a briny world filled with life."

DoryWoman Rowing

Your Maine Guide & Instructor Nicolle Littrell

The Boat: Sorciere' Traditional-style wooden Swampscott Dory. A Maine classic!

Sturdy & seaworthy. Seats up to four people.

Choose your Row! Most rows are 1.5 hours long. Open to all skill-levels, including beginners and all shapes & sizes, ages 8 and up! Also, see Rowing Packages for special plans and discounts.

Summer Solstice Row

Row a Wooden Boat: Summer

Full Moon Row

Sunset Row

Celtic Festival Fireworks Row!

Hale & Hardy Workout Row

Follow DoryWoman Rowing

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