Thanks for the tips. I prefer to row in the winter because I can sneak out there at first light and get an hour in on the water before work. Rowing is also nice exercise and peace and quiet time.

And not to worry on the safety issue. In the winter I row in a mustang jacket (built in PFD) and never more than light (1-2") chop (usually glass). This fishing hole is only about 50 yards off the beach, so I’m not mid channel or anything ;-)

The row boat is a 10' aluminum almost flat bottom. 46" beam at the oars.

-C