She should wear a wide-brimmed hat. He should wear a pale linen suit. He should also be prepared to row the boat around Stowe Lake, in Golden Gate Park, past swans and ducks, while she drags her hand softly through the water. Sending ripples through his heart. O.K, maybe not in this lifetime, but if the general idea of skimming the water on the idyllic little Stowe Lake appeals to you, here’s how to do it. Boat rentals for Stowe Lake include pedal, row, or, for the unromantic, motor.