The AGM of the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club will take place online via Zoom at 8:00pm on Thursday, 4 February. An email has been sent to all Members with email addresses. Please contact Joe Heffernan, Honorary Secretary if you have not received information about the AGM and
The COVID Procedures for Water Sports at the Royal West have been updated to reflect that Mainland Scotland is in a lockdown that commenced on 5 January. These Procedures reflect that you may still take part in outdoor activities so long as: The maximum party size is 2 persons (Children
Starting on the morning of Friday, 1 January the RWSABC COVID Procedures for Water Sports have changed to reflect that Inverclyde has been in Level 4 Local Restrictions since Boxing Day. This means that rowing and sailing are restricted to a single household. Swimming can take place in groups of
Starting on the morning of Saturday, 12 December the RWSABC COVID Procedures have changed to reflect that Inverclyde has now moved in Level 2 Local Restrictions. This allows Rowing and Swimming with more than 2 households to take place at the Royal West. Paddlesports were allowed to meet together in
The Virtual Surfski / Kayak Race continues until the end of October. Participants can set their own courses on the sea, loch, or lake. Routes must start and finish at the same place to minimise the effect of wind, tidal stream or current. The course you do can be 5
Inverclyde is an area with ‘Local Restrictions’ related to COVID. The Royal West has procedures in place to provide for the minimisation of risk arising from COVID while undertaking, kayaking, open water swimming, rowing, and sailing. These procedures can be found at https://bit.ly/RWSABC3 <- Click to open new window showing the
In keeping with tradition there will be a Closing Cruise 2020 (conditions permitting) to celebrate sporting activity during this most exceptional of seasons. However, with COVID restrictions there will have to be some changes compared to previous years. The changes that are going to be put in place are: Participants
Virtual Surfski / Sea Kayak Races – October 2020 5 or 10 Kilometres on Home Waters As a result of Covid-19, the Tail o’ the Bank Race had to be cancelled this year. However, as an alternative, Royal West is inviting entries for virtual races in October. Participants can set
Royal West rowers are taking part in the Castle to Crane: 5 Miles from Home challenge this weekend. This is a virtual running of the Castle to Crane over a 5 mile course in each team’s home waters. Teams from around the world will be participating. Each team will report
On the evening of Wednesday, 16th September draws were made for the Winners of the RWSABC 200 Club by Rose Sloan in the socially distanced presence of Heather Scott, Joe Heffernan and Marie Paterson. These were the first draws since the draw in January 2020 due to COVID Restrictions. Shown