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
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
For the first time in several years 3 rowing boats were out on the morning of Saturday, 16 Ocotber. A total of 16 rowers arrived to take out the Club’s 2 Skiffs and the Heavy Four Zebra. Everyone went to Kilcreggan and back. This photo shows some of the rowers
At the end of each sporting season the kayakers, rowers and sailors of the Royal West come together for a Closing Cruise to celebrate that end of the formal season. This year the Closing Cruise was scheduled for 2 October. The morning arrived dry but with a wet and
Sporting Members of the Royal West are invited to the Closing Cruise 2021. This event is weather dependent and subject to cancellation if the conditions are not suitable. If cancelled a message will be put out to Sporting Members by 9am, Saturday morning. The Closing Cruise Will take place on
On Saturday, 7 August 2021 the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club (RWSABC) held their annual Coastal Rowing Regatta. This event was attended by 7 different rowing clubs. Royal West members provided home baking for the event. Proceeds from the sale of home baking to those at the event
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