This picture captures the salient features of this year's marathon: blue skies, flat water, no motor boats, and a favorable tide.
A great time was had by all, though a couple of 1x scullers dehydrated into serious cramps in the feet and quadriceps and one sculler bonked from lack of fuel. All recovered in time for the medal presentation.
The top performers were Robert Lombardi from Ashland Rowing Club, winner of the full marathon in just over 3:17, Diane Davis from South End Rowing Club, top woman in the half, and Greg Lewis from Lake Merit Rowing Clup, top man in the half.
In the "most remarkable" category, two quads from the Stanford Rowing Club finished within 10 seconds of each other after 26.2 strenuous miles.
