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Whitehall’s transportation expert Wilf Lewis gets to have a lot of fun delivering boats as he plays the role of Boat Santa all around North America...
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The sudden economic standstill of last fall had us wondering what to expect. What we’re finding is that larger numbers of people are looking at rowing as a way to release stress while getting fit and becoming more connected, more involved and more empowered.
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It’s an interesting time that we are proceeding through economically speaking. However the sun still comes up and sets on schedule and here in the northern hemisphere the days are getting noticeably longer.
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Relaxersize! That’s the new word just coined to describe rowing a Whitehall equipped with a sliding seat and light-weight carbon sculling oars.
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The Seattle International Boat Show starts this Friday January 23 to Feb 1. We will have several boats on display there, some for the first time.
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This small print of a drawing, done by Picasso on January 17, 1921 sits in a place of honor in Marie’s office here...
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This year has not been easy for most of us and we face uncertain times ahead, though we know that in some ways the changes have been for the better....
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“Can we all just Chill!” as some are wont to state when life gets too emotional for words. Yes, it’s Christmas and everyone in the world is feeling feverish over losses and gains that either have been lost or could have been made...
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We all know the routine, when the plane you’re on starts to sputter and the oxygen mask drops down your instructions are to don your mask first before helping anyone else with theirs...
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This month as we get ourselves through one of the crazier economic times that all of us have ever experienced, we are hearing from many of our customers who are working on getting their priorities straight in terms of what is important and what’s not.
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We can think of all kinds of reasons why rowing is a recreational sport that’s growing at a phenomenal rate right now, but we’d like to know what our subscribers and boat owners have to say on this.
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This Newsletter covers some of the great times we had out on the water this summer. First Andrea Guyon reports on the fun she’s had with her Solo 14 and then I tell about a week Marie and I spent with friends messing about in small boats.
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We are getting very positive feedback from many boat owners regarding how happy they are that the current high cost of gasoline has not affected their boating pleasure in the least and that many of the waterways they go out on are getting quieter and even more enjoyable.
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After what has to be one of the latest arrivals of warmer weather that we can remember, (Is spring here even yet?), at last people are finally getting out on the water. Here in Victoria we don’t get ice forming and can get out rowing all winter long. Setting yourself up for fast and easy boat access is the secret to getting out even when it’s nasty.
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A number of boats left for worldwide destinations recently. An Expedition 17 model went to Warren Lowery in Lane Cove NSW Australia. The boat arrived unscathed even though the crate had been abused.
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We’re on a mission. Rowing a Whitehall could save your life so that’s why we are clocking over 10,000 miles this Winter attending high-profile boat shows from San Diego to Chicago and Seattle.
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Marie and I headed South in our trusty FJ Cruiser with a Solo 14 securely strapped to our custom roof rack. Our first stop was a detour out to Astoria for a quick visit with Bob Hauke and friends who were excited to take a look at Bob’s future boat.
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I spotted this “Wooden Boat Shoe” tied up in a canal in Amsterdam a couple of years back and waited all this time to work it into a newsletter.
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Get into the “Whitehall Spirit” of Christmas this year. Give yourself or someone you love the gift of improved health and fun on the water by ordering a boat that’s as good for your body as it is for your soul.....
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Now that we are comfortably situated at our new facilities we would love to have you drop in and check it out. To this end we are scheduling an Open House here at 905 Ellery Street in Esquimalt....
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With the Times Colonist’s business section screaming “Hot Boat Making Waves” and Vancouver’s largest circulation tabloid declaring “Staying Afloat On Success of Rowboats” our Whitehall crew were all smiles at our official launch of the Solo 14 September 30 despite the drizzle. ....
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Whitehall’s Marie Hutchinson takes a few moments to head out for a dawn row at Elk Lake rowing a Solo 14. There’s nothing like a quiet row with the early morning mists yet to be burned off by the rising sun. ....
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Whitehall Newsletter July 2007
Soon – very soon – our first fleet of new Solo 14s will be coming off their construction cradles in what we are now calling our “Solo Salon” – a fitting title for where our sweet little boats are coming together beautifully..... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter May 2007
On April 25th the boat buying season started with a deluge of orders from customers across the continent wanting their boats for this summer.... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter April 2007
Anyone who has moved their home or business knows what that involves. Finding a suitable site, negotiating the details, setting up the infrastructure followed by a major amount of work organizing and transporting office and manufacturing equipment, setting it all back up and keeping the operation functioning throughout.... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter March 2007
Updates abound in this issue! As Spring begins our thoughts turn to the coming year’s adventures on the water... Update on the new Whitehall Spirit Solo 14'... Muskie fishing in the Whitehall Tyee... Electric outboard test results... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter February 2007
Seattle Boat show attendees welcomed us with open arms from Jan 25 to Feb 3 at our display in the Qwest Exhibit Center downtown. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed checking out our classic rowing and sailing boats... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter November 2006
Recently the production staff of the CBC television show ‘The Nature of Things’ contacted us which led to world renown science broadcaster and environmentalist David Suzuki going out for a row in a Whitehall Spirit 14 slide seat model. This show was being shot to promote... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter August 2006
Those of you who have seen the Raid Finland 2005 DVD saw the Whitehall Spirit 14 Victoria sailed by Anne and Bertrand Chazarenc as it waltzed along through wind and waves. Anne and Bertrand returned and again performed well in the 2006 Raid Finland... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter May 2006
Its May and in northern localities the oceans rivers and lakes are all calling out to be enjoyed again. In the Baltic we are told the ice left only a couple of weeks ago but people are already out rowing and sailing.... read more
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Whitehall Newsletter February 2006
For Valentines consider a visit to the Love Letters section of the Whitehall website... read more
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Season's Best From Whitehall
May you all enjoy the holiday season as we head into another year. Thank you for another incredible year... read more
Sent December, 2005 |
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Whitehall Row Newsletter
In our busy world we often lose track of what matters most. What matters most to you... read more
Sent October 20th, 2005
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Whitehall Row News: RAID Finland
It was a blast racing through Finland's southwest archipelago under oar power and sail... read more
Sent September 16th, 2005
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Whitehall Row Message
This boat is now on it's way to Finland to participate in RAID Finland 2005... read more
Sent June 14th, 2005
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Whitehall Now Launching
Introducing our latest sailing rowboat, the Whitehall 17 Expedition model, designed specifically... read more
Sent March 16th, 2005
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Whitehall Row January News
Slide seat rowing in seaworthy classic Whitehalls is growing in popularity... read more
Sent January 27th, 2005
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Whitehall Row Christmas Greetings
Over the past year, Dick Hahn, Whithall's good will ambassador and truck driver par excellence... read more
Sent December 6th, 2004
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Whitehall Row Summer News
Bill Moser in Angel Fire, New Mexico has a routine that's a great way to start the day... read more
Sent August 26th, 2004
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Whitehall May Newsletter
Perspective comes from being able to get away from the everyday involvement in life... read more
Sent May 19th, 2004
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Whitehall Rowing and Sail April News
The new 40-page Whitehall Rowing & Sail catalogue is out and with even more detail than before... read more
Sent April 6th, 2004
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Whitehall Row Season's Greetings
Season's Greetings to all of you that have visited us, talked with us, or browsed online... read more
Sent December 4th, 2003
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