So after one full season of chasing steelies and salmon from the bank I've gone and bought an old driftboat with a friend. This addiction is worse than cocaine and craps. None of us have any experience rowing.

I've rowed a driftboat exactly one time and that was on very smooth water going upriver from from where the Dickey feeds into the Quillaute (sp?) to the takeout.

Anyone have any tips on good runs to try and get my act together so I'm not just doing 360s all day? I've heard the Plumb Creek to Fall City run is a good one for beginners. My goal is to get competent enough to do parts of the skagit, lower sky and maybe bogy runs by the fall.

Any tips on getting the hang of being on the oars besides just doing it? I found some rowing tips on one of the manufacturer's sites but I know there's no excuse for experience. I'll put out an offer now to any experienced rowers without a boat who might be interested in some coaching once the rivers drop in. Bob, it might even be a good addition to your "Tips" section.

I ended up getting what I think is a great deal on an old 14' fiberglass custom driftboat from BK.

Thanks for any and all advice. And please cut me some slack if you see a little guy spiraling down the river.

Bruce

[This message has been edited by B. Gray (edited 07-15-99).]