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Row a Wooden Boat: Spring
This service ends on Thursday 6/19. See Row a Wooden Boat Summer moving forward!
Embrace the change of season with this unique wellness adventure! Slow down, tune in and experience the beauty and wonder of this gorgeous marine environment from a trusty and seaworthy wooden dory. Get one with the elements. Commune with wildlife from a front row seat. Marvel at the interplay of light, sea and sky. All skill-levels welcome for this one of a kind, classically Maine experience. Prefer to be a passenger only? That's fine--please note on the booking form. This experience offers an introduction to rowing a fixed seat boat with two oars in open water. We'll row out into bay and/or up the Passagassawakeag River. You'll be guided in basic rowing form and technique. You'll learn about tidal cycles, rowing in a variety of conditions and the basics of navigation in open water. In the spring, rows are often punctuated with sightings of migratory birds, including ospreys, herons, coromorants and ducks. Seals sightings are common, as well as eagles, gulls and other seabirds. You'll learn about the history of Belfast's working waterfront and our heritage of traditional wooden boats. This experience is available for 1-3 people, ages 8 and up. Sessions are offered Tues-Sunday in the mornings through 6/19. Pricing is $95 per person. Dogs welcome, too! Looking for more comprehensive instruction? Check out DWR's rowing packages under "Book your Row." 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 to be worn on the boat and docks in the spring. DWR will provide these--however, if you have your own PFD, please bring it. Dress appropriately for the weather (translation: layers!). Temps vary this time of year and the wind can be brisk. Wear comfortable synthetic, silk or wool clothing clothing, wind resistant outerwear and footwear appropriate for the conditions. Bring water to stay hydrated. Sunscreen is advised for daytime rows. 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 or swell, fog, rain and snow. Please see below for DWR's Cancellation and Service Policy. 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.