On the same day as the round Cumbrae kayak race on 10 September, Gerry Malone was in Ireland competing in the Sandycove Island Challenge swim event near Kinsale. This is an annual event that regularly has an entry list of over 300 swimmers and which Gerry – and sometimes, Colin
The Royal West travelled with 15 competitors to the Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club (FoCCRC) Regatta in Largs held on 8 October. The regatta had originally been scheduled to take place on 10 September but was postponed as a mark of respect for the passing of Queen Elizabeth. The
There will be a sale of RWSABC themed clothing on Thursday, 13 October 2022 from 7pm till 9pm. Karen Radford, RWSABC Sporting Activities and Regalia Convener, will be there with helpers to show you what is available. Currently stocks are low, but we can order what you need in time
John Gow, a Life Member of the Royal West celebrated his 80th Birthday recently. Club Member Robert and Bar Staff Lorna visited in his home to pass over a card, gifts and a cake. John wishes to pass on ‘Best wishes to all his friends!’
On 24 September 8 rowers made their way to Maidens for the 2022 Exciseman’s Chase. The Exciseman’s Chase is a race from Maidens to Gas House Bay near Culzean Castle and back. This is a relay event with half the rowers doing the outward leg and the remainder doing the
Colin third at Cumbrae sea kayak race Congratulation to Colin Campbell who turned in another impressive performance for the Royal West where he the third sea kayak in the 18k race around Cumbrae on Saturday 10th September. Colin’s time for the circumnavigation was 1 hour 58 minutes and 37 seconds.
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
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
The Royal West Bar will be closed on Monday, 19 September to mark and respect the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
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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