Hey Martin,

I'm new to Basel and would like to take you up on your rowing offer. Is there room for one (possibly two) more this Wednesday (July 29) evening?

I got really excited about boating on the Rhine while on a run. I saw the locals out in the morning in the long "canoes". Do you know what they are called and if one could learn/rent/try them? They were oared by a single oar by a peson standing in the back. To go upriver they had a long shaft with a metal gaft on the end for pushing. I'd love to find out more and in the meantime try rowing with your group!

Thanks so much,
Brian