Rowing News

Dumbarton row in company

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

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Chippy retains Maidens title

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

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Royal West takes part in Doors Open Day

The Club looked fantastic over the weekend with the freshly painted exterior, new stairs, boat sheds open and visitors wandering around. Everyone who called in was surprised by our facilities and history. Some were so impressed they took away Membership Application Forms. Thanks to all the members who provided tours

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Queensferry Regatta & Flotilla on the Forth

Members attended two events in Queensferry over last weekend. On Saturday we competed in the Queensferry CRC Regatta under the Forth Road Bridge, on Sunday we joined the Flotilla on the Forth to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bridge itself. 11 members made the trip over the weekend. Amongst

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Jollyboat sighted off the Club

For the first time in about five years one of the Club’s Jollyboats was “afloat” this evening for a short time. Sprite was lifted down and launched to check how watertight she is, ahead of a decision about entering her in the Nith Raid from Glencaple to Whitesands in Dumfries.

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Regatta Pictures

Alex Workman did wonders again this year in capturing the event See his photos on the following webpage https://www.rwsabc.co.uk/photo-galleries/?album=6&gallery=30

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Successful day out in Largs

Royal West were on form again yesterday, winning the Overall Trophy at Firth of Clyde CRC’s first regatta, held at Largs Marina. We also won the Long Race Trophy and shared the Sprint Trophy with Carrick CRC from Maidens. The team included members new to competitive rowing, Craig Edgar &

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“Sunshine over Millport”

We may not have walked 500 miles but clubs from as far afield as Fairlie, Irvine, Troon, Anstruther, Pittenweem & Port Seton joined us at Cumbrae in competing in the Cumbrae CRC Regatta this year. Again, another regatta on the West Coast blessed with beautiful weather and relatively calm conditions.

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BBQ Use at the Club

Good to see members using the Club grounds for activities that don’t involve going afloat, especially in the recent good weather when sitting by the water’s edge with a drink, good company and a BBQ going can be “just the ticket”. If you are using the “Half barrel” BBQ, can

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Busy weeks at the Club

The last week has seen the Club busy on a number of fronts. You might have noticed the roadworks at the corner of the Esplanade and Eldon Street. This was being carried out on behalf of a firm called CTIL, who have leased the upper section of our back garden

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