About 7 am there was a fire in a boat at Glen Cove Marina as we were getting ready to go out with the whaleboats. People were asleep inside, but fortunately, the battery that caught fire did not hurt anyone as far as we could tell in the end. The couple in the boat only bought it a few months ago. I don’t know what damage was done, but I’m glad we were up and rowing nearby to smell and see the smoke. The fire truck arrived after we called 9-1-1. Solano Rowing Club saves the day!
Spontaneous afternoon pool and BBQ time with friends. We also got to practice our Spanish with Angelo from Santiago, Chile, a friend of Howard’s.
Double row this morning, including a choppy “skills” row with Shea in the boat. I was Port Stroke, which was I think the first time ever in that position. We made it most of the way across the Carquinez Strait to the C&H Sugar Factory.
Only Snoopy is with us because Bonnie is still recovering from her major surgery.
Before the kayaks were ready we also took a hike.
Yes there are giraffes!
Turtle spotting, duck invading, country-music-playing float with a bunch of queers down the Russian River only to finish off with someone on a paddleboard moving forward with a dog onboard!
Shea commentated on his video with director mode:
There was the usual summer evening sailboat regatta while we were rowing last night. There were also several outriggers, so we were in good company on the water on a very warm evening.
We’re getting ready to float down the Russian River next week at Lazybear! I’m so pleased these two floaties survived the fire in January and seem to be intact and retaining air. We wouldn’t want to have them deflate when we’re an hour or two downriver!
