Rowing News

Juniors fundraising event (update)

As many of you will know a group of our Juniors trained for and then participated in a sponsored row this year to raise money for Cancer Research UK. They had asked to do this at the start of the season and chose the day of the Club’s Regatta to

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Club trip to Lochgoilhead

Captain of Boats Alex Paterson is organising an overnight Club trip to Lochgoilhead on Saturday 11th August (conditions permitting). All members fit for the trip are welcome, whichever means of transport you prefer. Expect we will leave 09:00-10:00 on the Saturday with stops along the way for lunch and relief.

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Number 11 Pair refurb and open day news

Number 11 Pair is now undergoing a general refurbishment at Port Glasgow community development trust project. These are the guys who built our two St Isles Skiffs, Birdie Bowers and Chippy McNish. John Glover and his trainees will be stripping down the boat then varnishing both inside and outside,replacing worn

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Club family day on Saturday the 30th of June

Family day for members and invited guests on Saturday the 30th of June from 1pm hopefully get on the water in various craft and as usual the barbecue will be lit. The crew from Royal West and Castle Semple who rowed the Thames for the Jubilee pageant will be on

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Diamond Jubilee Weekend Report

As the country celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, Royal West played its part. On Saturday we held a Diamond Jubilee Regatta on the Esplanade with clubs from Anstruther, North Berwick, Portobello & Queensferry. The course was initially set from the Club to Madeira Street and back,

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RWSABC 2012 Rowing Regatta sponsors update

Sponsors list so far, these are the guys who have come on board to sponsor some races at our Regatta, thanks for your support, hope we see you on the day for some close racing. Contact Details React Catering services Ltd, Unit 16 Evans Business Center 68-74 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

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Juniors raising money for Cancer Research UK

A group of the Club’s Juniors have decided to raise money for Cancer Research UK. On Saturday 2nd June 2012 they are going to row one of the Club’s St Ayles Skiffs over the 1 mile course being used that day for the Club’s regatta. They are going to do

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