DoryWoman Rowing

04/23/2026

Meet my new sauna suit! It’s beautifully crafted by Saunamekko of 100% merino wool in Minneapolis, Minnesota in small batches. Those Minnesotaians know a thing or two about sauna!

IT IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE THING I HAVE EVER WORN IN A SAUNA BESIDES MY BIRTHDAY SUIT!

There’s nothing wrong with bathing suits, but this is even better.

The soft wool feels so nice against my skin. The fabric moves with my body and never felt constraining. The suit transitions nicely from sauna to surf! The fabric did not droop or feel heavy at all soaked in water after my dip in the harbor. Maybe this is what feels like to be a sheep? The suit reminds me of an old-fashioned bathing suit, which I kind of love! It simple, elegant and cozy. I kind of felt like a 1920's pinup model!

This suit is my new favorite thing! I’m excited to bring it to Finland in June where I’ll be using it in many saunas!

Saunamekko has an affiliate program, which I’m considering participating in. That means you’ll be able to purchase sauna suits and other Saunamekko clothing through Salty Witch! But don't wait for that! Check out Saunamekko’s full sauna wear line on their website: https://www.saunamekko.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrCReTRuM1MfH9aJVf9Y3wa5pMNghtHhBJbKdU7gJPu83NKx_z

04/22/2026

Did you know I was on Maine Public last week? Aislinn Sarnaki and the crew of Borealis did an AMAZING job telling the story of what I'm all about at DoryWoman Rowing AND showcasing our beautiful harbor and Belfast Bay.

BONUS: you get to see Aislinn learn how to row and watch a huge grey seal frolic by a fishing boat!

Missed the episode? No matter...watch it on Youtube:

Borealis celebrates Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s first registered guide. Host Aislinn Sarnacki visit’s Fly Rod’s old stomping grounds and talks with th...

04/22/2026

The gates to Heaven. The gates to Hell. In the place of angels & demons.

NYC mixtape!

and I covered some ground this past week! From Harlem to Bushwick and everything (almost) in between. .nyc

Obvious references to the gates of Heaven. But the gates of Hell? Did you know they’re in Brooklyn Heights? Do any of you Gen X-ers remember the film, “The Sentinel?” That 3rd photo is where it was filmed. Fun fact: that movie and Moonstruck are what made me want to move to Brooklyn. I lived there in the 90’s!

Now my son is plotting his move there. Different neighborhood. Different vibe.

It was so fun going to all of the old haunts and discovering new places, Leo’s favorites.

WE HAD THE BEST TIME!!!

04/15/2026

EPISODE PREMIERE 4/16 at 8:30pm!

A new episode of Borealis premieres tomorrow evening on featuring guess who?

This is a really well done show! In addition to coming out for a row with me (and did she ever row) host also shares the story of legendary Maine Guide Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, drops in on a dory-building class at with Graham McKay of and goes for a hike on Gorham Mt in Acadia Nat’l Park! It’s a very full episode and entirely seamless. This super professional crew knows how to tell a Maine-made tale!

I feel really honored to be featured on Episode 3-Season 3. I hope you’ll check it out! If you miss the premiere, you can watch the episode on YouTube and on PBS Passport.

Thank you Aislinn, Brian and Nick for producing such quality stories about unique experiences in Maine in the natural world.

Thank you for the terrific photos!

04/14/2026

Xanadu out there today.

A ribbon of fog unfurled over the harbor. Undulating.

Out in the bay, the fog receding. The sun, Isleboro and a big boat revealed. Then, quiet as a kitten, it creeps back in. Everything disappears. That gentle southwesterly breeze a willing assistant in this magic trick.

A gorgeous last row for a week! I’ll be visiting my son in NJ. 88° there!

Bottling up this dreaminess to take with me…

04/11/2026

Hey friends, will you take a minute to please nominate me for DownEast Mag’s annual Best of Maine contest?

Go to https://vote.downeast.com/
Under categories, choose Travel/Play, then Boat Cruise/Excursion and write me in!

I was fortunate in 2022 to not only be a finalist in this category, but the Editor’s Pick! I’d love to get back on the ballot again this year!

Why should I be nominated again? Because I offer one of the most unique and classically Maine on the water experiences in our state. The humble dory is part of our state’s rich maritime heritage. What I offer at DWR connects to this history, with a modern twist: rowing lessons, wildlife tours, full moon and sunset rows in a stunning location, year-round. This summer, I will be entering into my fifth season!

Please nominate me and spread the word! AND nominate your other favorite Maine businesses, showing some special love to Waldo County!

THANK YOU! 🙏♥️

04/09/2026

Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing and Salty Witch Sauna during MAINE SEAWEED WEEK APRIL 24-MAY 3!

I’ll be offering my Seaweed Row once again and this year, a Seaweed Sauna!

What happens during a Seaweed Row & Seaweed Sauna? Head over dorywomanrowing.com to find out!

04/07/2026

Come for the heat, stay for the glow!

HEAT • FLOW • GLOW
Excited about this new collab with yoga instructor Niki Lazure. Happening Saturday, May 9, 2-3:30pm, right on the Belfast waterfront!

Sweat, stretch, and settle into deep relaxation. Join us for a guided sauna and outdoor yoga experience designed to warm the body, release tension, and leave you glowing from the inside out.

Space is limited to six people. FMI and to book visit dorywomanrowing.com

04/05/2026

The family that rows together…and saunas together!

Last Sunday, I had the great pleasure of rowing with this delightful trio. It was a birthday outing for Cat. She was happy to be the passenger while her husband Steve and son Shelby rowed!

I love to play “musical thwarts,” which involves moving around in the boat so that I can row with Steve and Shelby individually and then get them rowing together! My boat has the room to do this! Steve and Shelby were just rockin’ it on the oars.

Afterwards, this lovely family did a sauna. And I was happy to join them for that too! It was a perfect spring day and outing!

Wishing everyone a happy Easter and Ostara and that you’re enjoying the day with those you love.

04/03/2026

You’ve got to love friends who:

1. Share your love of aventure, paddling on a wavy day.
2. Wear your.DWR hats (awesome advertising).
3. Have their cameras on the ready.

Both Glenn and Liz are clients and good friends! And very adventurous.

Glenn is an impressive waterman. He does many of the spring river races in Maine. On Saturday he’ll be doing the Passagassawakeag River Race. Hoping to see him in his element. This is why he has gained the name of Aquaman 🧜

Liz, she’s “the Wave” 🌊 She’s developed a thirst for these in the four years that she’s been rowing with me.

Fun to parallel paddle with Glenn! Wishing him all the best tomorrow at the race!

04/01/2026

I started this video a few weeks ago, at the transition from winter to spring. Now it’s April 1. It’s starting to really feel like spring out there! The ice & snow feel like a distant thing. They could come back!

Melusine is the name of my sauna, after the legendary double-tailed mermaid, sometimes depicted with a serpent tail. She is a shapeshifter. A magical being, representing transformation. Being your true self. Unfurling your tail.

I named her Melusine, in part, because of her legend, and also because of her two tails. Melusine represents the second “tail” of my business, wood-fired sauna on the waterfront.

Both tails, my boat and my sauna are intended to be spaces where you can be into your body, be your authentic self, experience adventure and take care of yourself. Commune with the natural world in all of its beauty and mystery.

Ice & snow. The ocean. Steam & sweat. The moon, now full. Transformation.

Unfurl your tails with me this spring! Book a row and sauna. It’s a helluva combo, but you can also do these separately. Seaweed Row & Seaweed Sauna coming up this month for .week Yoga - Sauna pairing with and Mother’s Day Row and Sauna in May, too!

New community sauna hours for spring-later in the day, with all that extra light!

03/27/2026

Spring Rows are like…🌊❄️

Spring Sauna is…🔥💦

Buckets of fun with these two different pairs: friends who did the Spring Equinox Reset together and a terrific couple who like to celebrate their birthdays with an adventure. Both pairs did a row and a sauna!

Adventure and wellness is what it’s all about! Better together! Rowing & sauna. Sharing the experience with someone you love.

Fun offerings coming up this spring. Seaweed Rows & Sauna. Yoga & Sauna. Sauna Sundaes (Ice Cream & Sauna on Sundays)! Book at my DWR site!

Photo of me & Garen by Jean!

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