Phil Jones, Canoeing Convener is planning to organise a course to provide instruction on how to use a VHF Marine Radio. At the end of the course you should receive the RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate. The Royal Yachting association (RYA) says the following about this award. A course
Racers muster at the start of the Race Colin and Gerry perform well at Oban Congratulation to Colin Campbell and Gerry Malone who performed well in the prestigious Oban Sea Kayak Race on Sunday 28th August 2022. The race was over a 20k course around the island of Kererra. Colin
The Committee has received requests from Members wanting to purchase RWSABC badged clothing and bags. We have sourced a local supplier and have some stock for sale. Below is a listing of the items currently in stock along with prices. Sales will take place on advertised nights at the Club
A First Aid Course will be run at the Royal West on Sundays, 11 and 18 September. You must attend both days to complete the course. The Course is being led by Phil Jones of First Aid Matters. Phil is also the Club’s Canoeing Convener. The Cost of the course
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.
Recently 3 new paintings and one drawing have been placed in the Club. The 3 new paintings are have been hung in the Billiards Room. These paintings are water colours painted by Vic Christie, a deceased Member of the Royal West. Vic Christie was a keen sailor. A photo of
The next session of ‘Boules on the Beach’ will take place on Tuesday, 9 August starting at 2:30pm. The boules court has been set up to the Gourock side of the Boat House. All equipment needed is provided. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. All are welcome
The next session of ‘Boules on the Beach’ will take place on Tuesday, 26 July starting at 2:30pm. Boules are weather dependent so the Members who have started this will inform the Membership when the boules will take place via the Club’s Facebook page. A boules court has been set
On Friday, 8 July 2022 the Greenock Telegraph ran a half page spread to mark the participation of the combined Royal West/Royal Gourock team as the WorldSkiffies Championship in The Netherlands.
The Royal West Daft Day is an opportunity for all Club Members to come along and try all the sports on offer at the Club. Also, we wish to use this day to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We aim to make this a family friendly day with activities for
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