DoryWoman Rowing

09/18/2025

Fogbow!

The last time I saw one of these on the water was July of 2020, the first year I had my boat!

And then, at the end of the row, a porpoise in the inner harbor! Check out my story for that one.

An extraordinary morning out on the water with

09/17/2025

I was unexpectedly out of state last week, bringing my mom back home to upstate New York. On the way, we decided to stop at Salem, MA. My mom had never been here before.

Being of the witchy persuasion, I am always happy to slip into this historic town.

Of course, the people killed in the spring and summer of 1692 were not witches. It is a potent reminder of this dark history, the killing of innocents.

The dark stain of history lingers. Ironic that the commercialization of witchcraft bore out of this.

Even still, is fun to wander about a town where being a witch is celebrated.

Speaking of celebration, my Witches Row will happen on Halloween and Samhain, Friday Oct.31. Mark your calendars and join the on the water coven!

09/15/2025

We weren’t able to go out for September’s Full Corn Moon Row. It was either raining or cloudy for three days in a row, during the span when the moon was reaching peak illumination. I will do my FM Rows with clouds, which deliver some of the most dramatic skies, but not 100% cloud cover! Ahhh…Pisces (the sign the full moon was in this month). Sometimes this happens, though not often!

Fortunately, my FM crew was available to do a Sunset Row on Friday. And what a treat it was! No moon, but this…

It did not disappoint! Many seals out there, basking in the sunset.

I’ve got two seats available on October’s Harvest Moon Row on Saturday 10/4. I’m offering Sunset Rows throughout October! Get on board for an unforgettable evening out on the water. The weather has been amaaazing. Book your row today!



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09/12/2025

Ahhh…late summer. Pure gold.

Sooo many amazingly gorgeous days in the transition from August to September.

And many more good days ahead! Foliage season is upon us! Soak up the sun and drink in the watercolor palette of the fall colors reflected in the Passagassawakeag River 🍁

Bask in the gold that is September 💛🧡 My Fall Equinox Row is on Monday, September 22! One session available at 10:30am. In addition to my regular morning rows, Sunset Rows will be offered through October 🌅AND I’ve added a second session of the Hunter’s Full Moon Row—TWO SEATS AVAILABLE on Saturday, October 4! Book via my DWR site!


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08/31/2025

Sunset Rows in August have been….

🌅🦪 🧡🦭🌗

There’s no better way to experience a Maine sunset then out on the water in a small wooden boat.

It’s intimate. Jaw-dropping beauty. Immersion in the natural world. Connecting with your favorite people. Serenity and wonder.

Make it a culinary experience and pair it with freshly shucked oysters picked up dockside from Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company and/or tasty tacos from Dos Gatos Gastropub

I’m offering this special row into October. Some of our best sunsets are ahead! Create an unforgettable memory for you and your nearest and dearest. Book your Sunset Row today!



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08/12/2025

This is the way to do a sunset in Maine!

Row + OYSTERS!

Freshly shucked and picked up dockside at Marshall Wharf Brewing Company

Row into the setting sun. Drink in Blue Hour Later, tacos from Dos Gatos Gastropub rising almost full 🌕 !!

These women really know how to do vacation in Maine!

Treat yourself to an adventure and culinary experience, all at the same time! Book a Sunset Row with me in August! Offering the special row into the 🍁

My guests found out about me through my listing on the Maine Oyster Trail which of course was the subject of a fantastic story in recently!

Photo of us under the full moon by Capt'n Brody!

08/11/2025

A tale of two Full Moon Rows

One out in the bay. The other upriver.

Sturgeon dreams. Dreaminess all around.

“Passagassawakeag” is a Wabanaki place name and has been understood to mean “place of spearing sturgeon by torchlight,” though there are other interpretations of the meaning of this river. “Place of darkly shaded waters” and “place where the gravel gathers” are other meanings I have heard.

Treats onboard from Vinolio. Delicious GF chexmix and watermelon balsamic spritzers (tasted like jolly rancher candies)!

Full 🌕 Rows are super popular. I offer these year-round. Sept & Oct are booked! I may be adding a second session for each of these months. DM me if you’re interested! Of course, there’s always November and December…🍁❄️



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08/08/2025

Cappuccinos & Seals

Paddleboards & Rowboats

The Barista of the Bay. Scarback!

Does it sound like a movie?

It felt like being in the Secret of the Roan Inish!

Just another day in Belfast Bay. You never know what’s going to happen out here. Come out for a row and find out for yourself!

Regular or decaf?



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08/02/2025

The feeling of seeing yourself, your boat, your guests and your beautiful harbor IN THE TRAVEL SECTION OF THE NY TIMES! 😱🤩

Totally surreal. Totally fabulous!

Pick up your own copy and check it out! I know so many people get their news digitally, myself included, but there’s really something about the tactile experience of reading newsprint. Especially when you’re printed in the news!

WOW!!

Thank you to Danielle Dowling for writing this terrific tale that features several small Maine businesses in the aquaculture & tourism industry. And to the for featuring this story in the section!
And for the stellar photography! She is a talent to behold.

There’s lots of summer left. Get it while it’s hot! Come out for a row. Support businesses on the learn about aquaculture and eat some oysters. Come out for a row with me WITH some oysters! See my Sunset Row on my DWR website for more details.

As if this wasn’t enough, we were surrounded on my row this morning by two porpoises! Maybe they were trying find out what all the hubbub was about? 😂

08/01/2025

August has begun with some exciting news! The article about the Maine Oyster Trail featuring yours truly and other wonderful small businesses in Maine will be featured in the TRAVEL SECTION OF THE NYT TOMORROW, SATURDAY 8/2!

I am SOO excited about this! Not every story gets published in their print edition. The story has been doing well online, I’m told, and it will be in the newspaper tomorrow!

Pick up your copy and spread the word! And support businesses both on and off that trail!

THANK YOU The New York Times and The New York Times - Travel for sharing this story!! And to staff writer Danielle Dowling for doing this story and photojournalist Greta Rybus for capturing such freakin’ awesome images!

That's Veronica and Todd of Vinolio in the photo montage, who were my guests on my Sunset Row that was photographed so beautifully by Greta. Thank you also to Mylisa Vowles for the wonderful capture of all of us in my dory!