Open Water Swimming News

Subscriptions for 2022-23

The RWSAB Subscription Rates and Fees for 2022-23 as set at the AGM are: Ordinary – £252 per year Life – £162 per year Country – £162 per year Student – £75 per year Clubhouse – £63 per year Honorary Life – No subscription due Locker Fee – £5, Outboard

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Passing of an Royal West Member

It is with sadness that we intimate the death of Alex Workman. Alex was a kayaker and joined the club in 2011. In recent years he wasn’t able to get on the water as often as he would have wished but he was still a frequent visitor to various club

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RWSABC AGM 2022 – 24 March 7:00pm

The Annual General Meeting of the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club will take place Thursday, 24 March at 7:00pm in the Club House. In accordance with the Constitution only Country, Family, Life, Ordinary and Student Members may vote.   All Members can attend.

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Bar Closed Wednesday 16 February because of high winds

Due to the Amber wind warning starting at 2:oopm and extending to midnight tonight the decision has been taken to close the Bar for this evening only. Please pass this information to anyone you know who might have been coming down to the Bar tonight. Thank you for your understanding.

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Prosecco Afternoon Tea – 26 March 2022 from 2pm

After the very successful and enjoyable Festive Tea in December the next ‘Tea’ has been scheduled for 26 March.  This Tea is a fund raiser in support of the Rowers going to the World Skiffie Championship in Holland at the end of June.  Tickets are £15 and can be purchased

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Winter Talks 2022

Now that it is possible to have meeting in the Club we are going to have a series of ‘Winter Talks’.  The Winter Talks are an opportunity for various experienced Members and outside experts to share their knowledge with those who attend. Winter Talks will take place on various Tuesdays

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New Year’s Day Dip and Swim 2022 – Event report

Around 50 dippers and swimmers showed up the the 2022 New Year’s Day Dip and Swim at the Boat Club.  The above is a group photo taken just before the swimmers entered the water at 2pm.  The conditions were dry and the water was calm.  Most people stayed in the

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