Destinations
Rowing Limericks from Ireland
The 2013 FISA World Rowing Tour was held in Ireland from 15 to 23 June. Ninety rowers and 11 cyclists from 17 different countries rowed River Shannon from Carrick-on-Shannon to Limerick. Or almost. That is part of the story. The planned route was six days of rowing, with daily distances 25-50 km. It was a wonderful…
New Zealand Hoea Kaha Rally
We are always delighted to hear about and share information on interesting rowing tours around the world. In 2013, Allison Stafford-Bush contacted me about a recent event in New Zealand (http://hoeakaha.cer33.com/) that she thought would be of interest. It absolutely is, thank you Allison. Now, in 2019, the event will be running again. While I…
Connected in Como
In April, a small group of rowers from France and Canada joined Ruth to test out the rowing venues for Italian & Swiss Lakes Rowing (and everything else on the tour). We had many amazing adventures, but one of best was rowing with members of Lario Rowing Club on Lake Como. Grazie mille! Here are…
Petaluma is Number One!
I have no idea about how crews from North Bay Rowing Club of Petaluma, California place in races, although I did hear something about a gold medal in a marathon or head race. And no doubt, there are many ways in which this club excels. But for me, they are number one for a very…
