Winter Gloves

Ahoy all,

As the cold weather encroaches, so do the questions of the best gloves for Winter rowing. The following are not endorsements, but simply suggestions (although I do use the Planet Bike Borealis myself) if you're looking for a glove or holiday present. I'm adding links to the companies that make them, prices may be cheaper elsewhere. SIDE NOTE: If you use a liner, be sure the gloves are comfortable and not too tight. The last thing you want is to cut off circulation to your hands on a cold winter morning.

1. Winter Mountain Bike Gloves, they usually have a decent grip and they're made to be warm in sweaty and adverse weather conditions.

Planet Bike Borealis - http://ecom1.planetbike.com/glove9004.html

Performance Cabot - http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1158934_-1___

Pearl Izumi Lobster Glove - http://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=487&product_id=2521295&outlet=&color_code=021

2. Winter Kayak/Paddling Gloves, Usually neoprene to be waterproof AND a good grip for paddling. Possibly the best of both worlds? They are NOT easy to get off so good luck if there's something in your pocket that you need quickly.

SIDE NOTE: About neoprene, Neoprene works by trapping a thin layer of water between your skin and the neoprene. Your body heat warms up the layer of water, which keeps you warm. Ideally, you want a tight-fitting neoprene glove, which keeps the layer of water directly against your skin and helps prevent new cold water from flowing in. Loose gloves or gloves that allow water in at the wrist are colder than others, because the water moves around and colder water enters the glove more often.

NRS Natural - http://www.nrs.com/product/2441/nrs-natural-gloves-closeout?pdeptid=944&avad=3366_fa03775a

3. Winter Fishing Gloves, Also usually neoprene. GREAT grip, but once they are wet, they don't dry out that fast. I would suggest getting a liner for added warmth.

Liner - http://www.glacierglove.com/shop/008bk-glacier-liner/

Glacier Gloves Bristol Bay - http://www.glacierglove.com/shop/bristol-bay-neo-full-curved-finger/

I hope that helps.

See you on the water!

-Mark

WCR Vice Admiral of the Narrow Seas

 

Call for Rowers

The racing season is upon us! And so too is the call for racers.

The Grey Buzzards are heading down to New London, CT to row in the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival to represent us and the NBWM in the Beetle boat on Sept 12th. They are planning a reunion of all the wooden whaleboats from the Charles W Morgan Homecoming. But the Buzzards are down one rower.

Would you like to participate, spectate or help out in any way? Please contact Louie at loubuzzard@hotmail.com or myself at mark@incabinated.com.

The New London likes to call itself the whaling city, but I’d like to remind them that they are just “a” whaling city, while we are “THE” Whaling City. Let’s show them what we’re made of! 

(I know! I know it’s a dangling participle! But “Let’s show them of what we are made!” just doesn’t have the same gravitas)

Thanks!

-Mark

WCR Vice Admiral of the Narrow Seas

Upcoming WCR Events

Ahoy all!

We have lots coming up in the next few weeks you might want to know about. So, I'll try to keep it brief.

August 30th at 8:am - We are going to attempt another roadtrip (once again, weather permitting) to Plymouth. Please sign up at the SignUp Genius page here...

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aea62aa4fb6-plymouth

Sept 13 - Minot's Light Roundabout in Cohasset - We have TWO boats participating so far, the Grey Buzzards and the Polar Oartex. If you're free that day, swing by and help cheer on our teams!

http://www.rowcmi.com/events/cohasset-maritime-institute-minots-light-roundabout/

Sept 19 - The Slocum Challenge Regatta - We'll be bringing the Skylark down to the Slocum the week of the race and leave it there for a few weeks afterward, for any crews that would enjoy a Slocum row.

http://lloydcenter.org/lloyd-center-regatta/

Sept 26 - The Working Waterfront Festival Whaleboat Races - Our friends at Buzzard's Bay Rowing always put on a fun race and we don't even have to bring our own boats! (Don't forget the performance portion! Last year the Shiverin' Timbers won "Best Performance" with a sea shanty)

http://www.buzzardsbayrowing.org/2workwaterfrontwhaleboatraces.htm

October 18 - The Mighty Merrimack Rowing Race in Amesbury - Not much info on this yet.

http://www.lowellsboatshop.com/pages/events.html

Wow! This Summer has flown by!

See you on the water.

-Mark Hurley

WCR Vice Admiral of the Narrow Seas

Rowing Whaleboats in San Francisco

Bridget and your very own Vice Admiral of the Narrow Seas had the great opportunity to row a Monomoy whaleboat out on San Francisco Bay. We couldn't have had a more wonderful time with such a great group of people! Thanks SO much to Oliver, the crew and the Embarcadero Rowing Club to let us join you on Sunday! You're welcome in New Bedford anytime!

Spring Kick-Off Party

Don't forget, our seasonal kick-off party is held on this Friday, April 10th at the Waterfront Grille in New Bedford at 6:00pm. This is a fun relaxed event to get the season started. We have raffle items, new tee's and gear for sale. It's a wonderful time to reacquaint everyone and kick around ideas for the upcoming season. Hope to see you there!

Snow Row Results

Congratulations to the Dirty Oars and the Polar Oartex for representing Whaling City Rowing at the 36th annual Snow Row in Hull last weekend! It was a great time for everyone who was there.

Results have been posted on the HLM website. http://www.lifesavingmuseum.org/ 

Polar Oartex official time was 39:02 with the Dirty Oars coming in at 44:01 ! Great job guys!

(Last year the winning time -- the USCG whaleboat -- was 43:55; the WCR team in 2014 pulled in at 47:24).
There is also a photo montage, featuring a shot of the the Polar Oartex + Hurk: https://vimeo.com/122912517 

Check out more photos of the Snow Row at the Whaling City Rowing Facebook page.

Hull Snow Row Postponed

36th Annual Snow Row - Postponed
New Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015 

Time:           Race Start:   11:00 AM

                    Coxswains' Meeting: 10:15 AM

                    Registration:  8:30 - 10:00 AM

Location:     Windmill Point Boathouse, 185 Main Street, Hull, MA

Cost:           $25 Racers;  Beach Spectators Free 

HLM's 2016 Snow Row, has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 21, 2015, the first day of spring! Record breaking snow fall, high winds, and extreme temperatures have clobbered our peninsula leaving behind immense mountains of snow and much of Boston Harbor icebound. All this ice and snow is bound to melt eventually so we're crossing our fingers that those few extra weeks will find our shores in better shape. 

Also remember, back by popular demand, the Snow Row Spectator Boat, Boston Harbor Cruise catamaran Aurora, is a perfect spot to follow the wild and wooly Snow row from start to finish. Boarding begins at 10:00 am at Pemberton Pier in Hull with the boat shoving off at 10:45 to witness the one-of-a-kind LeMans racing start. Spectator boat tickets are available on line or available on race day at the pier.