Last row of the year! It was 36 degrees at one point this morning, but the water was calm and we enjoyed the exercise smack in the middle of the holidays. We row year-round, but at this time we take some short intervals.

While I missed it, they had hot cocoa and snacks afterward.While I missed it, they had hot cocoa and snacks afterward.

It was a very eventful year of rowing and helped keep my mind off the tragedy in January. I am pleased to have contributed so many photos to this.

Hopefully the version with sound will continue to be allowed, but I posted without audio above just in case.

Today’s 8am practice row afforded us a glass lake to row on. We got quite the tour of Crockett and the C&H Sugar Factory, while still getting to go under the bridge.

Here are pictures from the first day of rowing in December. Strong currents and winds made for colder than usual conditions and “muddy” water, but it was a challenging workout, which we appreciate. The fog wasn’t nearly as bad as yesterday when I drove through the area on that Carquinez Bridge pictured. There was a heavy fog/low visibility alert, but it dissipated before we went out today. I particularly like the picture of coxswain Tori with the horn as we head back into the marina, something we do for safety, perhaps to the chagrin of those who live nearby or who live on their boats in the marina.

It was a bit brisk when we started, but let there be no doubt that we row YEAR-ROUND. I’m thankful that we are able to do that due to our wonderful climate. Believe me, the chill goes away once you start rowing hundreds of times within an hour. During this row, I got some cool shots of the other boat “Joey” from Jeryn Lynn.