September 2014

Club explores the River Leven

As you may know, a number of hardy explorers left the Club beach on Sunday morning to find the source of the River Leven. They all returned safely later that day, although a pack of “wild” animals did eat Alex’s lunch. Click on this link to see a large collection

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You could not have written it

On Thursday night last, while waiting for the squad to arrive to load Chippy for our adventures in Maidens, we heard a shout from a small yacht that was tacking near the Club beach. We thought he was asking about coming ashore with his yacht and went down the beach

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Dumbarton row in company

A crew of 5 took Zebra up to up the Leven accompanied by kindred Kayakers, a fantastic day had by all, special mention goes to Tom Kater who arrived in the morning to have a paddle however the rowing crew was short of a crew member and Tom stepped into the

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Chippy retains Maidens title

Against tough opposition and in very challenging conditions a squad from the Club retained the trophy for the Exciseman’s Chase at Maidens. The event, organised by Carrick Coastal Rowing Club, involves racing from a tent on the shore at Maidens Harbour, North up the coast to Gashouse Bay under Culzean

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Winter Bar Hours coming soon

Please be aware that as of Monday 6th October the bar hours will be as follows: Winter Bar Opening Times Monday CLOSED Tuesday 20:00 – 23:00 Wednesday 20:00 – 22:30 Thursday 20:00 – 23.30 Friday 17.00 – 23.30 Saturday 14.30 – 23.30 Sunday 15.00 – 19.30 Adam Graham Hon. Sec.

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Royal West takes part in Doors Open Day

The Club looked fantastic over the weekend with the freshly painted exterior, new stairs, boat sheds open and visitors wandering around. Everyone who called in was surprised by our facilities and history. Some were so impressed they took away Membership Application Forms. Thanks to all the members who provided tours

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Queensferry Regatta & Flotilla on the Forth

Members attended two events in Queensferry over last weekend. On Saturday we competed in the Queensferry CRC Regatta under the Forth Road Bridge, on Sunday we joined the Flotilla on the Forth to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bridge itself. 11 members made the trip over the weekend. Amongst

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200 Club August Draw

The winners for August are as follows: 1st – Sandy Disseldorf, £40.00 2nd – Norman Grant, £26.50 3rd – Eric Park, £13.50 The draw was made by Alex Paterson as he loaded Chippy McNish for a trip to Queensferry this weekend. Application Forms available at the bar or can be

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