Let's Go for a Row - From Prep to Return

Join us for our 2021 Spring Working Skills Series, as we offer 3 video discussions on practical nautical skills.  This second installment, Let's Go for a Row - From Prep to Return, is geared toward the small boat excursionist. Arista Holden will take the participants on a video discussion of the basics for those going out on the water. From what to bring, checking the wind and tides, tying up at the dock, landing onshore for lunch, and navigating a busy harbor, she’ll go over best practices and pro tips for having a fun, well-prepared rowing experience.  After the video, Arista will answer any questions in a Q&A format!

About the Presenter

Arista Holden has been teaching sailing and rowing for 24 years for schools and organizations including Outward Bound, the National Outdoor Leadership School, Wooden Boat School, Nova Scotia Sea School, Atlantic Challenge USA, and Morse Alpha Expeditions. She holds a 100 ton Masters USCG license, and Lifeguarding, Wilderness First Responder, and First Aid certifications. She is experienced sailing, rowing, and teaching in a diversity of boats from 18 - 42 ft including sloops, catboats, Viking boats, schooners, and lateen-, crab-claw-, dipping lug-, sprit-, and gaff-rigged boats. She lives in Belfast, Maine

This program is supported by a grant from the Bridge Street Fund, a special initiative of Mass Humanities.