Photo taken from Esplanade around 10am on NYD 2022 I visited the Club this morning to see the conditions for the New Years Day Dip and Swim. The conditions are good for the swim to go ahead at 2pm. While there are strong winds they are from the south so
Starting on New Year’s Day in 2016 the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club (RWSABC) has organised a New Year’s Day Dip and Swim. Hopefully this event will happen in 2022 having missed 2021 because of COVID restrictions. This event may still have to be cancelled if the organisers
Due to the recent Scottish Government advice and the desire of the Committee to support public health, Hogmanay festivities at the Royal West will not take place. Bar Opening times over the Festive period are as follows: Normal opening times as shown on the Club website until Thursday 23 December
Clydeport has issued a notice to mariners stating that the use of the Upper Clyde is severely restricted. This includes a prohibition on swimming. These restrictions will be in place between Wednesday, 27 October at 00:01 until Monday, 15 November at 23:59. The plan shown above shows the areas that
Greenock Glenpark Harriers were founded in 1896 and to celebrate their 125th Anniversary they are having a Ball in Greenock Town Hall. The date is Saturday, 20 November and doors open at 6:45. Tickets cost £30 plus a £2.50 booking fee. The Harriers have reached out to the Royal West
Closing Cruise 2021 – Saturday 2 October (Weather Dependent) The RWSABC Closing Cruise of 2021 will take place on Saturday, 2 October. The time has not yet been set. This event is weather dependent. Further updates will be provided as we get closer to the date.
On 9 August Scotland moved beyond Level 0 in the 5 Level Scheme. There are now very few restrictions on Water Sports at the Royal West. You should still: practice good hand and respiratory hygiene not come down to the Club to participate in water sports if you feel unwell
Alan Morgan, RWSABC Beach Convener has been working to identify owners of equipment stored in the Dinghy Park. The purpose of this is to identify and remove abandoned equipment. He has made good progress but there is still equipment on the Dinghy Park where he does not know who
The Royal West is supporting the RNLI and National Water Safety Forums annual ‘Respect The Water’ (#RespectTheWater) campaign. To show our support you will see the #RespectTheWater flag flying above the Club House. #RespectTheWater is campaign which originates from RNLI, and now is the national campaign for members of the
The next time you are down to the Club you will notice a new bench located along the south wall of the Boat House. This bench has been donated by Marion Taylor (Mills) & Ian Mills in memory of their Father, Mother, Sister and Brother. Below is words that Marion read
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