Open Water Swimming News

Talk on Long Rows – Thurs 9th March

As part of the wonderful series of talks and workshops organised this year by Tom Kater, there is a talk on Thursday 9th March by Hugh Kerr covering the famous (or infamous) Long Rows. These were unsupported privately organised rowing trips, normally outside the Mull of Kintyre, predominantly undertaken in

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Vango camping equipment auction

One of our members has kindly donated new and unused Vango camping equipment to be auctioned to Club members. We are going to hold a blind auction for all of the equipment. Just put your bid amount into a sealed envelope with your name and contact details, mark the envelope

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Rowing related events in the coming week

Hi All, On Thursday night Ian is going to be giving a talk on rowing, aimed at members who do not currently row but would like to. This is programmed for 8pm. Saturday afternoon at 3pm, those who are interested in racing this year should meet at the Club to

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Clubhouse & property update

There have been a few improvement projects ongoing over the last few months. The latest update on them is as follows; 1. As some of you may have noticed we have been installing a new fire detection system within the clubhouse. This has extended the detection to the upper part

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Basic rowing skills session 16th Feb 8pm

Our rowing coach Ian is holding a talk on basic rowing skills and techniques on Thursday the 16th of February at 8pm. This is aimed at those new to rowing and anyone interested in getting into a rowing boat this season Hope you can come along

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Beach /shed tidy Sunday the 5th of Feb 12pm

all Just a quick post to say that there will be a beach tidy on the 5th of February from 12pm. This is just so the beach and sheds are  looking good for the Inspection of boats in a few weeks time I,ll go down just before the inspection to

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Dates for the diary

It’s early in the year but a great time to start planning, here’s some dates for you. 26th February inspection of boats 18th of February Rowing meeting, regatta’s for this year and all things Rowing related, this is open to everyone interested in Rowing or finding out more. 3pm 19th

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Pre-season talks

See below a list of talks being given by members on various nights in the coming months. All members welcome to attend.

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150 years of Royal West – The book launch

As Vice President I have the great pleasure in announcing the launch on the Royal West book completed by Past Vice President and Club Archivist Tom Mckay. The book charts for the first time a comprehensive history starting at the very beginnings of our club right through to present day.

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