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David Marcus watches from his home as rowers glide up and down the Norwalk River at different times during the day. Saturday, he became one of them, at least for a little while.
Marcus attended the Norwalk River Rowing Associations open house where he got a taste of what its like to be a rower. It was great, Marcus said. I see these guys out there every morning and I wondered who they are and what theyre up to. They go out there in all kinds of weather. Even when its cold in February you see these guys out there.
Marcus and his wife, Kirsten, have lived in Norwalk with a view of the river for about three years. Kirsten, a physician at Norwalk Hospital, expressed a desire to learn about rowing. The wet, chilly weather and child care responsibilities prevented her from making it Saturday. Her husband pedaled to the NRRA complex on Moodys Lane and ventured out in a 16-person barge. Marcus home was within site shortly after he took to the water with NRRA Outreach director Melanie Jacobi and 15 other would-be rowers.
Its nicer this time of day than it is at 6 a.m., when I see some of these crews out there, Marcus said. You get to see the city from a whole different perspective.
The NRRA conducts open houses each month in the spring and summer to offer potential rowers an opportunity to try before they buy. The organization, the regions oldest community-based rowing club, offers weekday and weekend programs. Marcus does some biking around the area, but is considering adding rowing to his exercise routine. I think Id be interested in some light training program, Marcus said. I could see myself doing it.
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