Open Water Swimming News

Remembrance Sunday 2022

13th November In keeping with past years, RWSABC will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in the Wellpark in memory of members who died in the first world war and subsequent conflicts. All members are invited to meet in Wellpark Mid Kirk at 10.40am for the annual remembrance service.

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Successful First Aid and VHF Radio courses

On 11 and 18 September 7 Members of the Royal West successfully completed a First Aid Course. On October 2nd 12 Royal West Members successful completed the course required to operate a VHF radio. Congratulations to all who took part!

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RWSABC Closing Cruise 2022

The RWSABC Closing Cruise is an opportunity for all the kayaking, rowing and sailing Members to come together to celebrate the end of the season. All Sporting Members are invited to come down on Saturday, 1 October at 10am.  A decision concerning where to go will be taken on the

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Letter of Condolence sent to Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire

The Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire, Colonel Peter T McCarthy, is the Queen’s local representative.  A Letter of Condolence has been sent to him to to express the Club’s sorrow at the Queen’s passing.  The Club will be making a donation to the RNLI to acknowledge the Club’s support for this

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Training Course to Watch Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

The poster below provides information on an upcoming training course. The purpose of the course is to provide instruction on watching for whales, dolphins and porpoises. The reason for collecting this data to protect these animals. No previous experience or equipment is required. Training will take place either in person

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Unveiling of RWSABC Stained Glass Window

On the evening of 12 August the Alec Galloway stained-glass window was unveiled.  This window commemorates the 150 years of history at the Club between it’s founding in 1866 to 2016.  The unveiling was carried out by the Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire Peter McCarthy.

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