About The Rondout Rower

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a Pisces, Nelsie Aybar-Grau not only enjoyed swimming in the Caribbean Sea but she has enjoyed travels that have brought her in close contact to the waters of the Thames, the Seine, the Yangtse, the Amazon, the Mississippi, the Hudson and the Harlem Rivers. Although she enjoyed swimming she had never pursued athletics in any serious way. After a career in computer programming for Wall Street area financial institutions she moved into the Hudson Valley upstate New York area. Then at 60 years of age as a favor to a friend she started photographing the Rondout Creek and the rowers in the Rondout Rowing Club. After four years of rowing both on land and water she became president of the rowing club from 2014 to 2017. Rowing has changed her life. Living steps away from the Rondout Creek has brought her closer to nature and the meditative rejuvenation that it provides.

RONDOUT, KINGSTON, NY: TIDES AND CURRENTS.

Posted on March 3, 2026 by The Rondout Rower

TUESDAY…….MARCH 3rd, 2026….. Time:……5:25am

23°F, Feels like 23°F (High 33)….CLOUDY……Humidity 62% …….
Wind 1 mph from S rising to 4 mph at 12:00pm ……
Precipitation 86% at 9:00am
USGS Water temp 33.1°F
Water plus air temperature = 56.1°F
Lat Long: 41.92 N ..73.96 W

—————-Tides—————-
Tide…….. Time (EDT)……
High Tide 1:03 AM 4.05 ft (1.23 m)
Low Tide 7:27 AM -0.46 ft (-0.14 m)
High Tide 1:19 PM 4.23 ft (1.29 m)
Low Tide 7:57 PM -0.61 ft (-0.19 m)

—-NOAA Currents Report—————
Time (LST/LDT) Event Speed (knots)
2:20 AM slack –
5:43 AM ebb -1.6
8:24 AM slack –
11:20 AM flood 1.52
2:29 PM slack –
6:14 PM ebb -1.72
9:05 PM slack –

[Ebb current is when the water flows towards the south (Poughkeepsie). Flood current is when the tide flows towards the north (Albany). Slack is the period in between when the water is still (not flowing north or south).]

————Sun and Moon Rise and Set —————————–
Sunrise Today: 6:27 am↑ 98° East
Sunset Today: 5:48 pm↑ 262° West
Moonrise Today: 6:17 pm↑ 86° East, FULL MOON!
Moonset Today: 6:29 am↑ 279° West
Daylight Hours: 11 hours, 21 minutes (+2m 47s)

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NOTES:
The sunrises in a different place every day. See this:
” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZd46xbrAoM ”
ALSO: For updates throughout the day, use this link ” https://therondoutrower.com/weather-updates-page/ ”
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/sunearth.html
https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/est-to-australia-sydney

At the Battery: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8518750
WATER TEMP: https://tides4fishing.com/us/new-york/kingston/forecast/water-temperature

Tides: https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/The-Battery-New-York-Harbor-New-York/tides/latest

https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaacurrents/predictions.html?id=ACT3646_1

45th Annual Snow Row

Posted on March 2, 2026 by The Rondout Rower

Where: Hull, MA

Date & Time: March 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Location: Windmill Point Boathouse 185 Main St., Hull, MA

This year’s race, officially titled Snow Row 250 — Pulling Together Since 1776, will serve as the first major public event of Hull’s commemoration of 250 years of American independence and coastal service. The beloved winter rowing tradition will feature its signature LeMans-style beach start, a 3¾-mile triangular course, and, for 2026 only, a dramatic ceremonial cannon start and appearance by the Hingham Militia, bringing Revolutionary-era pageantry to the shoreline. “For 45 years, Snow Row has embodied everything Hull stands for — grit, teamwork, and maritime courage,” said Michael McGurl, Executive Director at the Hull Lifesaving Museum. “Snow Row 250 gives us a way to honor that tradition while launching Hull’s 250th Anniversary in a way that is active, inclusive, and uniquely our own.” Teams will row from Windmill Point along a historic stretch of Hull’s shoreline, the same waters that have been guarded, worked, and defended since the 18th century. Rowers are invited — though not required — to add a touch of Revolutionary-era flair, such as tricorn hats, sailor sashes, or colonial-inspired gear, adding color and personality to the race while keeping the focus on competition and
seamanship.

In addition to traditional race awards, Snow Row 250 will introduce special honors, including the Spirit of ’76 Award, the Revolutionary Crew Award, and the Hull Heritage Award, recognizing teams that best capture the energy, creativity, and community pride of this milestone year. Spectators can follow the action from shore or aboard the popular Snow Row Spectator Boat, which offers a front-row seat to the wild and woolly winter race. Boarding takes place at Pemberton Pier 10:30 –
11:45. Tickets $30 per person online and on sale at Pemberton Pier on race day.

Events/Programs

Snow Row 250 also reflects the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s enduring
mission: “Saving Lives Then ~ Changing Lives Now.” From Revolutionary-era coastal defense to modern maritime education, the Museum continues to carry forward Hull’s legacy of courage and service.

For additional information, contact info@hulllifesavingmuseum.org.

Read about the Snow Row

https://www.hrmm.org/wooden-boat-sailing–rowing-blog/the-41st-annual-snow-row-at-hull-ma

RONDOUT, KINGSTON, NY: TIDES AND CURRENTS.

Posted on March 2, 2026 by The Rondout Rower

MONDAY…….MARCH 2nd, 2026….. Time:……5:17am

14°F, Feels like 14°F (High 32)….CLEAR……Humidity 56% …….
Wind 2 mph from NNW rising to 5 mph at 5:00pm ……
Precipitation 6% at 11:00pm
USGS Water temp 33.1°F
Water plus air temperature = 47.1°F
Lat Long: 41.92 N ..73.96 W

—————-Tides—————-
Tide…….. Time (EDT)……
High Tide 00:19 AM 3.85 ft (1.17 m)
Low Tide 6:37 AM -0.36 ft (-0.11 m)
High Tide 12:36 PM 4.23 ft (1.29 m)
Low Tide 7:14 PM -0.57 ft (-0.17 m)

—-NOAA Currents Report—————
Time (LST/LDT) Event Speed (knots)
1:33 AM slack –
4:53 AM ebb -1.49
7:32 AM slack –
10:32 AM flood 1.5
1:40 PM slack –
5:30 PM ebb -1.73
8:24 PM slack –
11:33 PM flood 1.48

————Sun and Moon Rise and Set —————————–
Sunrise Today: 6:29 am↑ 99° East
Sunset Today: 5:47 pm↑ 261° West
Moonrise Today: 5:07 pm↑ 77° East, 98.7% Waxing Gibbous
Moonset Today: 6:07 am↑ 287° West
Daylight Hours: 11 hours, 18 minutes (+2m 47s)

At the Battery: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8518750
WATER TEMP: https://tides4fishing.com/us/new-york/kingston/forecast/water-temperature

Tides: https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/The-Battery-New-York-Harbor-New-York/tides/latest

https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaacurrents/predictions.html?id=ACT3646_1

Slow melt….

Image

RONDOUT, KINGSTON, NY: TIDES AND CURRENTS.

Posted on March 1, 2026 by The Rondout Rower

SUNDAY…….MARCH 1st, 2026….. Time:……5:24am

33°F, Feels like 29°F (High 38)….CLOUDY……Humidity 68% …….
Wind 5 mph from NE rising to 10 mph at 12:00pm ……
Precipitation 55% at 6:00am
USGS Water temp 32.9°F
Water plus air temperature = 65.9°F
Lat Long: 41.92 N ..73.96 W

—————-Tides—————-
Tide…….. Time (EDT)……
Low Tide 5:45 AM -0.2 ft (-0.06 m)
High Tide 11:49 AM 4.14 ft (1.26 m)
Low Tide 6:28 PM -0.44 ft (-0.13 m)

—-NOAA Currents Report—————
Time (LST/LDT) Event Speed (knots)
12:42 AM slack –
3:59 AM ebb -1.35
6:35 AM slack –
9:38 AM flood 1.45
12:49 PM slack –
4:42 PM ebb -1.7
7:41 PM slack –
10:52 PM flood 1.39

————Sun and Moon Rise and Set —————————–
Sunrise Today: 6:31 am↑ 99° East
Sunset Today: 5:46 pm↑ 261° West
Moonrise Today: 3:54 pm↑ 68° East, 95.0% Waxing Gibbous
Moonset Today: 5:41 am↑ 295° Northwest
Daylight Hours: 11 hours, 15 minutes (+2m 46s)