Troon Coastal Rowing Club were saddened to hear of the passing of one of our founding members, Alan Farrell.
Alan was a stalwart of the club, rowing, boat building, supporting members and enjoying the camaraderie of coastal rowing.
When once asked to name his dream team for rowing, he selected Captain Bligh as Cox with Noah on stroke, a Viking chief in 3, captain Edward Smith in 2 and Captain Pugwash in Bow. We loved that crew selection and think it brilliantly shows his wicked sense of humour.
Alans funeral is at Holmsford Bridge crematorium on Thursday 20 November at 11.30 and afterwards at South Beach Hotel. Alan is being cremated in his club uniform and members are invited to attend the funeral in the club uniform.
A poem for Alan (Original by M.Gregory and adapted for Alan by his friends at the club)
In my skiff I find peace
On the water, all is calm
The rhythm of the oars release
All the stress and all the qualms.
With every stroke, I feel so free
As I glide across the waves
The world and its worries, I can see
Drifting away in a haze.
The wind whispers secrets to me
As I row under the open sky
And the beauty of nature, I can see
In the sunsets and the birds that fly.
So I row, and I am at peace
This is my world; this is my wealth
And I know this joy will never cease
In my skiff, I am truly myself.
Fair winds and following seas Alan. x
Our thoughts are with Babs and family at this difficult time.