The 200 Club provides useful funds to support the Royal West. Participants contribute £5 each month and 50% of the proceeds are awarded to 3 winners each month. The winners for November, December and January are shown below. Thanks to everyone who support the Royal West via the 200 Club!
There has been a small update to the COVID procedures for Water Sports. The update consists of a single slide that shows the Zones at RWSABC. This is shown below. As a reminder Water Sports are allowed, but only with a maximum Group Size of 2. To see the updated
The AGM of the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club will take place online via Zoom at 8:00pm on Thursday, 4 February. An email has been sent to all Members with email addresses. Please contact Joe Heffernan, Honorary Secretary if you have not received information about the AGM and
The COVID Procedures for Water Sports at the Royal West have been updated to reflect that Mainland Scotland is in a lockdown that commenced on 5 January. These Procedures reflect that you may still take part in outdoor activities so long as: The maximum party size is 2 persons (Children
Starting on the morning of Friday, 1 January the RWSABC COVID Procedures for Water Sports have changed to reflect that Inverclyde has been in Level 4 Local Restrictions since Boxing Day. This means that rowing and sailing are restricted to a single household. Swimming can take place in groups of
Due to the continuing closure of the Bar and no clear date when we might reopen it is prudent to reduce the stock held. We wish to give away our non-alcoholic drinks that have gone past their ‘Best Before Dates’. We tried to sell them at an earlier sale, but
Starting on the morning of Saturday, 12 December the RWSABC COVID Procedures have changed to reflect that Inverclyde has now moved in Level 2 Local Restrictions. This allows Rowing and Swimming with more than 2 households to take place at the Royal West. Paddlesports were allowed to meet together in
The Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Clubhouse has been lit up tonight, Sunday 6 December, to celebrate ‘Light up Inverclyde’. Light up Inverclyde has been organised by Ardgowan Hospice to remember our loved ones while celebrating the amazing people that make up our community right now.
The Committee approved the purchase of a Mobile Phone for the Royal West. One reason for this is to allow people wanting to get information about the Club to use text and WhatsApp messaging. People wanting to contact the Royal West can also leave a Voice Message. The current land
Our Tail o’ the Bank Race was one of many events that fell victim to Covid-19. As an alternative, we decided to host ‘virtual’ 5k and 10k races, whereby participants could set their own courses on home waters. The club provided medals for the winners of various categories, and Certificates