On the Monday before the regatta we thought it highly likely that we would be cancelling our 2026 regatta. The Troon weather got us in 2025, and it was looking like it would get us again. That would have been a tragedy when you consider the amount of preparation that goes into getting ready for …
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James Letton
Jimmy Letton Troon Coastal Rowing Club were saddened to hear of the passing of one of our long-standing members, James Letton. Jimmy was at Troon Coastal Rowing Club from the very beginning, and he and Kirsty spent many a day both on and off the water supporting the club. Jimmy stood on the slipway at Troon …
OSCR – Trustees’ Annual Report
Troon Coastal Rowing Club has submitted its first Trustees’ annual report to OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator. This is the first year as a charity, built upon the foundations of a successful local coastal rowing club. The report forms part of our annual charity return. A note from Christine Collins, our chair: It gives me …
Allan Benwood
Allan Benwood Troon Coastal Rowing Club were saddened to hear of the passing of one of our founding members, Allan Benwood. Allan was at Troon Coastal Rowing Club from the very beginning and as you can see from the small selection of photos here, he was involved in all aspects of the club. Allan championed coastal …
Alan Farrell
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 …
SkiffieWorlds 2025
It would be a herculean task to try and describe 7 days at SkiffieWorlds 2025 but it does feel appropriate that we try and record something for future members to look back on. The 2025 World Championship for the St Ayles class of coastal rowing boat took place between Sunday 6th July and Saturday 12th …
Maidens 2024
Just over twenty miles from Troon, Carrick Coastal Rowing Club’s regatta is a short hop from our home turf. The regatta is held in the idylic setting of Maidens. The village of Maidens lies at the south end of Ayrshire’s Maidenhead Bay, six miles west of Maybole. The source of its name is often quoted …
The Washing Machine
North Berwick regatta has a special place in the hearts of many TCRC members. Its an iconic racing venue with a well run regatta and stiff competition. The scenery is not too shabby too. It’s one of those regattas where the best view is from the skiff but if you listen to the cox yelling …
Skiffie Fest
Strangford Lough is a large sea lough in County Down, in the east of Northern Ireland. It’s the home of Down Coastal Rowing Association (DCRA), the representative body of affiliated Coastal Rowing clubs within County Down. DCRA are the organisers of the annual Skiffie Fest regatta. Troon has a fantastic historic link to the association …
Sunny Stranraer
Stranraer was the next regatta in our busy rowing schedule, only two weeks after triumphing at Royal West. It was to be an early start for Marjorie Jeffrey and her merry bunch, departing Troon harbour at an unearthly hour. Stranraer Coastal Rowing Club is a part of Stranraer Water Sports Association and is based on …