If you've never rowed your "new" boat I'd suggest taking it to a local lake first. Just row it around a bit, getting a feel for how it handles.

Then take the advice of Strikzone and head down to the Cowlitz. Put in at Blue Creek and drift to Mission. If you make it around the corner at BC without hitting the claybank the rest is cake.

Good luck, and let us know how you do...
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