Photos: New rowers gather at Anchorage's Sand Lake

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New rowers take instruction on technique. From left are Ashley Beach, Erica Maynard, Tommy Faiupu, Julie Merrill, and Angie Harris. The Anchorage Rowing Association hosted a busy day for instruction for beginners on Sand Lake Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2015.

The Anchorage Rowing Association hosted a busy day of instruction for beginners on Sand Lake Saturday afternoon. Members hosted visitors as part of Learn To Row Day, a nationwide event geared toward introducing the sport to people who want to give it a try. Coaches also instructed beginning rowing teams who practiced for the Dave Thorsness Rowing Challenge, a no-experience-necessary racing event that will take place on Jewel Lake Sunday.