Whitehall Rowing & Sail

How should you grip a sculling oar? 🚣

It might seem like a small detail, but proper hand and wrist position can make a big difference to your rowing technique, comfort, and efficiency on the water.

In this video, Whitehall’s CEO and co-founder, Harold Aune, demonstrates how to correctly grip a sculling oar and position your wrists to maintain good technique and help reduce unnecessary strain or injury.

Whether you’re new to slide-seat rowing or have been rowing for years, it’s always worth getting the fundamentals right.

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The Whitehall Spirit® Tango 17® was built for adventure. Load it up with camping gear, fishing equipment, or everything you need for a weekend on the water, then point the bow toward the horizon.

With its exceptional carrying capacity, reassuring stability, and efficient hull, the Tango 17® is just as comfortable exploring remote coastlines as it is gliding across your local lake.

Here, Whitehall owners Harold and Marie are rowing their Tango 17® through the spectacular Broken Islands Group off Vancouver Island. 🚣

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It's easy to see why the Whitehall Spirit® Solo 14® is our most popular rowboat.

Owners quickly discover that the Solo 14® is much more than an easy-to-own boat . Every row is a smooth, quiet escape, delivering a low-impact, full-body workout that builds strength, improves balance and mobility, and provides the mental clarity that only time on the water can offer.

Built from ultra-tough thermoformed copolymer, there's no painting, no varnishing, and no waxing, ever. It's UV-resistant, incredibly durable, and refreshingly low maintenance. Simply wipe down and it's ready for your next adventure. 🚣

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Summer rows in the Whitehall Spirit® Tango 17® might just be our favourite. ☀️🚣

Designed to be rowed together, the Tango 17® has a way of turning every outing into something memorable. Whether you're gliding across a calm lake at sunrise, exploring a quiet coastline, or sharing an evening row with family or friends, every stroke is better together.

The Tango 17® is an investment in shared moments on the water that will be remembered for a lifetime.

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Our most popular Whitehall Spirit® rowboats are the Solo 14® and Tango 17®, and there's a reason you'll often hear both us and our owners call them life-changing boats. 🚣

That might sound like a bold statement, but it's one we've heard echoed time and time again.

We've seen people recovering from cancer rebuild their strength through rowing. We've watched owners transform their health with regular, low-impact exercise. And we've heard countless stories of people finding peace, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose simply by spending time on the water.

A Whitehall Spirit® isn't just a rowboat. It's an invitation to move more, explore more, and reconnect with nature in a way that's gentle on the body and good for the mind.

Built from ultra-tough co-polymer, the Solo 14® and Tango 17® are the world's only co-polymer Whitehall rowboats—designed to provide virtually maintenance-free adventures on the water.

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The good life starts on the water. Whether you're rowing a Whitehall Spirit® Solo 14® or relaxing with a drink in hand while someone else takes the oars, every outing in a Whitehall Spirit® rowboat is time well spent.

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The Classic Whitehall Spirit® 17 is one of those rare boats that turns heads wherever she goes. Handcrafted with solid teak, custom-cast bronze fittings, and elegant lapstrake lines, she embodies a timeless style that's as captivating today as it will be decades from now.

As practical as she is beautiful, the Classic Whitehall Spirit® 17 rows effortlessly at 3–5 knots and inspires confidence in everything from sheltered lakes to open ocean swells.

Built to be enjoyed, not fussed over, her hand-rubbed teak requires only a few hours of care each year, ensuring she'll provide decades of memorable days on the waters and perhaps one day become a boat your grandchildren will row.

Some things are worth passing down. A Classic Whitehall Spirit® 17 is one of them.

We currently have one Classic Whitehall Spirit® 17 in stock. These boats are typically built to order, so opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. If you've been dreaming of owning one, this may be your chance to be on the water much sooner than you expected. 🚣

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🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from Whitehall Rowing & Sail! Since 1987, we’ve been designing and handcrafting each boat with the precision, passion, and craftsmanship that defines us.

From local lakes to distant shores, we're honoured to share our craft with rowers and sailors worldwide. Every hull that leaves our workshop on the wild west coast carries a piece of Canadian ingenuity and our unwavering love for the water.

Today we celebrate not just our beautiful country, but the spirit of adventure and connection that flows between all who answer the call of open water. 🌊

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What is sliding seat rowing?

It might sound straightforward, but many people don’t know how it differs from traditional fixed seat rowing, or why it matters.

In this video, our co-owner, Harold Aune explains how sliding seat rowing works, how it maximizes full-body power, and why it’s the preferred choice for open-water performance and full-body fitness. 🚣‍♂️

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