When the water is open without ice I enjoy rowing long distances at forest lakes and rivers. It is like a gym. The wind is my coach and the oars are exercise equipment. Sometimes my son joins me and we travel in his inflatable boat with electric motor.
Floating on the boat we sometimes come across illegal poach fishing nets. I always try to help fish go away.
Rowing at the lakes and rivers must be great relaxation too. I can imagine the beauty of nature as you row across a lake with birds chirping and different insects around. With light breeze blowing as you row. It must be a great way to wind down.