Row a Wooden Boat

Imagine rowing a classic, wooden boat in the Ladysmith Harbour...

Simply head over to Manana Resort and Marina (located at 4760 Brenton-Page Road, Ladysmith) during their operating hours and sign a waiver at the marina office. You'll be provided with a map, the oars and life jackets. Each boat is equipped with everything you need for safe and fun time on the water.

Each rowboat can accommodate 1-2 passengers and is equipped with:

• Life jackets (multiple life jackets available, in multiple sizes)
• A buoyant heaving line - 15m long
• A bailer/manual bilge pump
• A sound signaling device
• Two sets of oars

Donations are gratefully accepted via eTransfer to accounting@lmsmarina.ca. Please be sure to include your first and last name and "Wooden Boats" in the message area. Thank you!

The FJB, built in 1920, was restored in 1999 and relaunched in 2020, before being donated to LMS. She has been lovingly maintained by experienced LMS volunteers ever since.

The Joan was built in 1945, and restored from 2018 to 2020 by master craftsman at LMS. She was relaunched in 2020 and then donated to LMS in 2021.  She is under the care of experienced LMS volunteers, who ensure she is in tip-top shape.