Sea Kayak Argyll are now running Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Outdoors First Aid Courses. These two days courses are run by a sea kayak/ sailing professional and can be tailored to meet your exact needs. REC are the first choice for many of the National Governing Bodies, including the RYA,
The Club now has a Beach Cam set up so members can check conditions at the Club before leaving work or home. Click on the tab above on the right. The Club also now has WiFi available in the clubhouse, again check the tab above on the right for details
Our 2015 regatta will take place on Saturday the 8th of August, more details of the format of the event will be posted on the regatta tab once confirmed. If your already a member or considering joining and would like to give the competitive side of rowing a try just
The November Boat Club Session on Friday was attended by 20+ performers, making for a lively session. Saturday was the brilliant 10 Gallon Bratz, performing to a full house. The Club was the venue today for the final assessments of two new rowing coaches from Portsoy & Port Seton. Also
This is the same night as the Council Fireworks Display in the Battery Park. Please bear this in mind if intending popping back to the clubhouse for a drink with the kids.
On the penultimate competitive outing by the Club, a rowing squad of nine attended the Nith Navigation Race with Chippy McNish and Sprite. Sprite is one of the Club’s three Jollyboats. There were six boats in the race from five clubs (Royal West, N. Berwick, N. Queensferry, Troon & Carrick).
As you may know, a number of hardy explorers left the Club beach on Sunday morning to find the source of the River Leven. They all returned safely later that day, although a pack of “wild” animals did eat Alex’s lunch. Click on this link to see a large collection
On Thursday night last, while waiting for the squad to arrive to load Chippy for our adventures in Maidens, we heard a shout from a small yacht that was tacking near the Club beach. We thought he was asking about coming ashore with his yacht and went down the beach
A crew of 5 took Zebra up to up the Leven accompanied by kindred Kayakers, a fantastic day had by all, special mention goes to Tom Kater who arrived in the morning to have a paddle however the rowing crew was short of a crew member and Tom stepped into the
Against tough opposition and in very challenging conditions a squad from the Club retained the trophy for the Exciseman’s Chase at Maidens. The event, organised by Carrick Coastal Rowing Club, involves racing from a tent on the shore at Maidens Harbour, North up the coast to Gashouse Bay under Culzean