It was a chill day toward the end of February when a local newspaper reported a herd, sometimes called a ‘raft’, of sea lions, pulled out of the water over on Trial Island, a small rocky local island just off Oak Bay, British Columbia Canada. Luckily, we keep a few Whitehall Spirit®️ rowboats docked at [...]
Thanks Team Whitehall, year number 1 of rowing is under my belt. I bought the boat sight unseen, had zero rowing experience, zero rowing knowledge, zero rowing strength, and at best watched a few Olympic events every four years while sitting on the couch. So, I jumped in. Bingo! I’m now a full on, passionate [...]
Because of its fiberglass hull and solid teak woodwork, your boat has a finish that fortunately requires less care and maintenance than a wooden boat. However, there are definitely ways to help prevent any need for extra work before getting it out on the water again come spring. When putting the boat away for several [...]
How about giving the most sustainable gift ever to yourself or someone you love? Classic Whitehall Spirit®️ rowboats are built to last 100 years or longer providing generations of owners with the fitness benefits and exhilaration of rowing on the water. Whether a teenager or octogenarian, these boats are perfect for staying safe in almost [...]
A question often asked is, what’s a good way to store my boat for a few days or for over an entire winter season? Always, it depends on whether it’s to be outside in freezing conditions, in storms, or in milder temperatures. Everyone knows that ice expands when it freezes. Having water trapped inside any boat [...]