Whitehall Newsletter January 2011 By Harold Aune

Happy New Year

The promise of 2011 we make to you, our readers, is one of commitment. Our commitment of providing the best quality products, service and followup service has been our priority for over a quarter of a century. Our customers tell us that their Whitehall Spirit¨ boats are the best investment they have ever made and that ownership gives them a sense of pride that no other possession ever has.

Many of you send us regular updates and we love receiving them, so keep it up! Any of you who have ever hesitated to send that photo or a written piece about your experiences in your boat, it's never too late! We love em!

So all the best to all of you in 2011!

Classic Custom Whitehall Spirit¨ Westcoast 11' 6"

Here's another custom classic Whitehall Spirit¨ Westcoast 11' 6" just off our production floor. This one is a traditional fixed seat model with leather collars and Sitka Spruce spoon oars. It's in the process of being shipped to an owner located in Germany.

Here are some details...

Come and see us at the Seattle Boat Show Jan 21 - 30

In less than a week we will be set up at our favorite boat show at the Qwest Field Event Center in Seattle. The show this year runs from January 21 to January 30 and we are back in the East Hall at booth 1911. Come and meet with us in person. Marie Hutchinson, Andrea Guyon, Colin Rolls and myself will be there and look forward to seeing you..

The boats featured will be the Classic Whitehall Spirit¨ 17 Expedition and a classic Whitehall Spirit¨ 14 slide seat model. The Tango 17 and the Solo 14 models will be on display as well. We have a special show offer for those who order at the show for a spring delivery.

It's official! The Whitehall Spirit Rowing Club franchise is now available for sale in Washington State. We are currently in discussions with a few people regarding setting up rowing clubs in the Seattle area. If you are interested in finding out more about this excellent business opportunity come and see us at the show.

Or if you are located elsewhere email me personally, harold@whitehallrow.com and I can you send out an information package in the form of a PDF.

Nimbles Cove By Andrea Guyon

It has been almost a year since the grand opening of the Whitehall Spirit Rowing Club here in Victoria. Since then I've had the pleasure to meet many new people... some long time rowers... some new to the sport. One common theme is people's appreciation for being able to easily go rowing at their convenience, get a little fresh air and exercise and enjoy the beautiful waterways right here in our urban center.

Myself and WSRC members are constantly amazed at the abundance of sea life right in our working harbour. During row training sessions exclamations often include "WOW! Look at this friendly seal!" or... "I've lived here for years and have never seen this before". Most new club members can't wait to tell their friends and family about the exciting wildlife they've seen while out rowing.

I usually have my blackberry phone with me and often take shots of what we see on our row. Here are a few of my recent favorites...