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Birthday Row Lyon
A special birthday row on the Traversée de Lyon with new rowing friends and special memories.
Rowing Rhythm of the Nile
There is a special rhythm to rowing the Nile River. Our group found during a tour in February 2026.
Dreaming of the Nile
I will be rowing the Nile River in February! How should I prepare? With books and cross-country skiing.
River Ice
Thinking about river ice and the transformation of a river from rowing to skating and the benefits of avoiding thin ice.
A Canoe Came Back
An unexpected email brings back memories of a 50 year old canoe that I had forgotten about and that has come back ready for another 50 years!
Auf Wiedersehen Berlin & the World Rowing Tour
The last World Rowing Tour took place in Berlin in May 2025. Over 50 years there have been 61 tours around the world. Worth celebrating!
