Finally completed the dory, still have some sail parts to make, but in the meantime I'm learning to row ( its more difficult than I had thought but I'm getting the hang of it)
Congratulations! I am having a blast rowing my NED. I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I have.
This is the best description of how to row with a fixed seat
https://scottishcoastalrowing.org/fixed-seat-rowing-technique/