The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.The Equinox row tides:  High at 6:50pm, at 15.4′ with a 6:58 pm sunset.  No need to worry about the tidal current.

 

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.The kayakers are getting ready to launch.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.This is Steve Britten getting into his Kayak.  He took the better-looking pictures.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.There is a lot of fussing involved with Kayaking.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015. He took some photos of me giving him static for taking so long to launch.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015. Still waiting for the Kayakers.  The new forward-view mirrors work well.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Time for some pictures of Kayak fussing on the ramp.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.When they are finally ready to launch, they just slide down the ramp.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Almost ready to go.  ½ dozen Kayakers, a Mirror Dinghy, a SUP and Gwragedd Annwn.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.The Kayakers are launching and we go West towards the sunset and Navvy Jack point.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Heather in her Mirror 11 #37202.  She built it herself.  Heather would later race in the R2AK as ½ of Team Coastal Express, sailing a Mirror 16.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Steve does take a brilliant picture.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Oarsman and paddlers heading into the sunset.  Perfect conditions.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Every row should be this perfect.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.It is a little flat for sailing, but, Heather has her oars at the ready.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Watching the sun set off Navvy Jack Point.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Steve and Ingrid paddle by.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.Ian and I have a chat.  He claims that his feet are cold.

The Spring Equinox Row, March 21st, 2015.After the sun sets, we head back to Hollyburn Sailing Club.  A very pleasant evening.

The Urban OarsmanGood Rowing.

 

Mike

 

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