Although I was supposed to take folks out on the John Magnus, we did not have enough people.  So the one person who confirmed got a sculling lesson.   It was extremely hot, around 94 degrees by the time we finished this 1 1/2 hour row!  But this novice rower got all the way up to the lighthouse!

On my first venture out on the Hudson with the BOTE Rover Aero stand up paddle board. Cool!

I had tried to put the extra long fins that came with the BOTE on the bottom.  I quickly discovered that the extra long fins are for when you are only doing stand up paddling since they block the action of the outboard motor preventing ANY turning.  I’ll never do that again!

After I got home I realized that the water at this launch site is soooooo thick with engine oil and gas that I wonder if I continue launching from here whether my skin will fall off one day.   I have to find a better place to launch!

Book your tour before it’s too late!  The July 20th is closing as we speak.   August 24th is the LAST ONE!!!  Fill the picnic basket with goodies to enjoy after the row to the beach and before the row back.  Limit 4 people per tour. $75 per person, $60 for HRMM members and $50 for family members.