Thought I'd jump in to say thanks for all the replies. I did get to read them all and now I'm back and my arms have stopped aching I can confirm that rowing was a right ball ache. Especially at night and even more especially in the wind. Definitely got easier as the week went on, but next time..... I'm buying a motor!

Hi will be visiting a place for the first time where boating out rigs is essential. I don't have a motor so will be rowing out dropping the rigs and back with the rods.
Does anyone have any clever tips for getting back without getting the line in a mess / moving the lead etc, considering I'll have both hands on an oar?

Cheers