Apr 21stFirst row of spring, Thompson Boat Center, sculling in DC, Chadwicks of Georgetown

The water temp finally rose, the weather was good, and my buddy RP and I were able to get over to Georgetown today for the first row of the season.

I walked down to Thompson Boat Center, and saw my old High School team.  We grabbed oars, boats, and got on the water.  It was a beautiful day.  Despite the good weather, the water probably wasn’t particularly warm, so we opted for a more stable scull.

I brought a waterproof camera out for the first time.  Its a bit hard to keep upright, stay out of other boats’ way, and snap pictures, but I think I got some good ones.  In the background just below, you can see the boat house, the Watergate hotel, and the Kennedy Center.  Up above, you can see the Rosslyn skyline, the old port of Georgetown, the National Cathedral, Key Bridge, and some of Georgetown University.  Just behind me further down in the photos, is Theodore Roosevelt Island.  Next time I’ll try to get some better pics of the island, Roosevelt bridge, the three sisters, the Lincoln Memorial, etc.

My hands held up pretty well, except I think I might need to lose the wedding ring next time.

After sculling, we went to Chadwicks for half priced burgers and beers.  We celebrated the first row of the season, and made plans for next week.  Hope to see y’all out there.

For some more rowing posts, click here, and here.