Row a Wooden Boat: Fall
Our signature service, fall edition! Open to ALL skill-levels. 1-3 people. Pricing is per person.
Service Description
Experience the stunning beauty of autumn out on the water in Belfast Bay in a sturdy and seaworthy wooden dory! Witness the everchanging interplay of light, sea and sky out in the bay and the palette of colors up the Passagassawakeag River. Observe the abundant wildlife that lives here. A totally one-of-a-kind experience that is classically Maine. All skill-levels and abilities welcome. Add a wood-fired sauna session after your row! "Row a Wooden Boat: Fall" is a hybrid of a lesson/tour. This is an introduction to rowing a traditional wooden boat in open water. You'll learn something new and take in the beauty of the marine environment. We brake for nature! Autumn rows are punctuated with sightings of migratory birds, including Great Blue Herons, a variety of ducks, including Buffleheads, Golden Eyes and Long-tailed Ducks, as well as cormorants, gulls and eagles. And seals! You'll also learn about Belfast's working waterfront and our heritage of wooden boats. Sessions are offered throughout the week, in the morning. Pricing is $100 per person. The sauna add-on is $30-select on the booking form. DWR may be able to customize a special row or row-sauna package for you and your group-please inquire! Your row begins with a safety talk, reviewing the different parts of the boat, going over rowing commands and getting seated properly and comfortably. Lifejackets (PFDs) are required on the docks and the boat. DWR will provide these--however, if you have your own PFD, please bring it (and let us know). Dress appropriately for the weather. Temps can vary this time of year and the wind can be brisk. Layers are recommended. Wear comfortable synthetic, silk or wool clothing clothing, wind resistant/insulated outerwear and footwear appropriate for the conditions, along with a hat and gloves. Bring water to stay hydrated. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. WEATHER AND DWR CANCELLATION POLICY: Safety is DWR's top priority. Rows are weather dependent. DWR will go out in a variety of weather conditions, including light to moderate wind, some chop and swells, fog, light rain and snow. DWR's client cancellation policy applies--please review. Look forward to rowing with you!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
DWR WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY DoryWoman Rowing reserves the right to cancel a row at any time, generally for safety concerns, right up until the scheduled row time. If a cancellation is necessary due to the weather, DWR will work with you to reschedule the row. If this is not possible, a session credit will be offered. DWR CLIENT CANCELLATION POLICY Rows cancelled 48 hours in advance will be eligible for a session credit; rows cancelled after this time or "no shows" will not be eligible for credit. A cancelled row may be rescheduled one time. A second cancellation will result in losing the credit. The exception is if DWR needs to cancel a rescheduled row due to weather concerns. SERVICE POLICY A rowing service purchased is not transferrable to a different type of rowing service. Rowing packages are for the purchaser only--or if purchased as a gift, for the individual the package is purchased for. Packages can be purchased for use by two people together. Gift cards may be used for all DWR services, with some exceptions.