Why this blog?

I'm fairly new to the world of rowing (even newer to blogging).  Since my first row (which happened by chance almost 4 years ago) I was hooked.  I find sanity in rowing and it's a bonus that it keeps me in shape!  Recently, I came up with a crazy idea to see what other lakes are like in TN.  I could not get this idea out of my head and after talking with both my rowing partners, Bob & Amanda, I've decided to have some fun. Since I row a single, it's fairly easy for me to transport my boat and hit the road for explorations.  Tennessee is beautiful and the lakes are plenty.  I'm certain this will take me a couple of years to complete!

Other than sharing personal experiences on each lake, I thought I would provide a rating system along with photos & description about access.  If you are a fellow rower, you know you don't throw the boats on a car or in the lake like a kayak or canoe.  It's a little more complicated than that.  Since there are so many bodies of water in TN, I plan on rowing only those that allow me at least 1,000 meters of rowable water.  I'll row a minimum of 2,000 meters per adventure.  I'll also note if the lake is private, crowded, full of debris, etc. 

You may also find the occasional blog about regattas, training camps, rows in doubles or quads.  I do not want to limit this blog to a lake by lake experience.  Believe me, I've had some fun experiences just with regattas and rowing with both the Nashville Rowing Club & All American. 

I'm looking forward to sharing my adventures & photos as the weather, travel time and health cooperates.  Feel free to comment, suggest, or join in on the fun!