It's 0.5 miles from our house to the neighborhood lake access - downhill going, uphill returning. We drove it down and Dick and I carried it back to see how it was and avoid hoisting and securing the boat on the roof of his van. It wasn't as bad as I thought. However Kathleen and I would never be able to do it.
We fastened the riggers and I went out first for the mini-lesson. The cove is very narrow and twisty. It was tough getting in and out. Ain't no way we gonna manage it in the beginning. Fortunately, I noticed our neighboring neighborhood's lake access is at the head of our cove. Time to beg a favor until we learn to steer!
Dick gave both of us a quick orientation. Kathleen said she got into a good rhythm by closer eyes. I didn't do as well. Even though I knew what I was supposed to do, I could never get my left arm/wrist to do it very well. However, when Dick got going, the boat was movin'! Here's Kathleen returning.
2 comments:
Nice legs bro! Good for you and K.
Maya
Ha! It's a good thing this wasn't a profile shot. You missed seeing my gut. Heavy incentive to get active again.
Loose fitting t-shirt hides that. I forgot to mention a lesson learned from first time. Don't wear baggy clothes. Rowers wear tighter clothing to keep the hands and oar handles from getting caught up in the shirt.
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