She nearly upset it in getting aboard.

Two pairs of oars, instead of one, were now bent to the work of towing the houseboat.

The boat went broadside to the waves, nearly pulling them overboard.

They saw that it would be impossible to tow it to the Johnson dock in this fashion.
"One of us must row and the other steer," declared Harriet.
"I'll do the rowing.

You've had your share," cried Jane.