The Rowboat

The rowboat is a humble boat.

Powered by the currents and our will to row.

It’s an intimate vessel with a special mission.

A mission to drift.

Listening In

The Rowboat is a space for listening. A space to let sounds envelope you. You’re surrounded by water; the slap of the oars as they hit the water, the creaking of the boat, the sloshing of the water against it. And the sound of your conversation.

The Drift

Transportation isn’t really our goal, and we’re in no rush. We’re here to stretch time and space, share stories and explore territories of mind and matter. Inspired by the art of the drift, we find ourselves letting our conversation take on a different pace.

A Deeper Time

Our drift through time respects First Nations connections to Country, to deeper ways of connecting with our waterways. We’re here to listen, and open our senses.

Whose river are we on?
What can it teach us?
Whose harbour is this?
What stories does it have to tell? Who else calls this place home?

We’re here to listen, and to learn.

Be Our Guest

Rowboat guests are remarkable people.
And everyday people.
They care about where they find themselves.
Some are motivated by their connection to water.
Some have never set foot on a boat.
All have important perspectives and knowledge to offer.

All are our future.

The Rowboat

The Rowboat
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