Final gloss coat today and looking good for turnover Monday and start of inside scrape and re-paint. Also great to be around the Scottish Boatbuilding school and some wonderful old wooden boats being beautifully restored to there former glory by an amazing team at the school. https://www.facebook.com/scottishboatbuildingschool/
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Refurbishment going well
The team hard at work in a cloud of dust. First gloss coat after two undercoats. Second gloss to apply Friday then skiff will be turned on Monday 9th, more volunteers still welcome. photo and video Harry Risk
Skiff Maintenance
SKIFF MAINTENANCE – HELP REQUIRED This begins on Monday morning (2nd) and there is a lot to do. This is a general call for any member who is free and available to turn up at the marina at 9.00am on Monday to help get everything ready to go up to Irvine (skiff, tools, consumables, other …
Winter Rowing Times
As the clocks go back, Wednesday evening sessions will be suspended until spring 2016. The existing club rowing sessions commencing 10.00 am Saturday,Sunday and Wednesday mornings remain unaffected as does Sunday 2.00 pm session. These sessions open to all members and anyone interested in the come and have ago invitation. Given the sheltered launch position …
Training sessions
Please note, Due to failing light the evening training session have stopped until BST 2016. New training session times will be 11.00 am Saturday mornings for a trial period. All members welcome. Training session times are for members wishing to develop Rowing /Cox’ing skills and competitive training.  Regular club sessions as normal. Get Involved & Club …
Making the most of the sunny weather
Wednesday morning’s rowing session saw a good turnout,both boats launched for a series of outings in the bay. Taking advantage of this fine spell of weather and very calm seas another trip out to the iconic landmark that is Lady Isle. A crew of five taking a leisurely row out and back in about two …
Tug of War
Links to Tug Of War Skiff Style Troon Coastal Rowing could be the leaders in this mayhem. Loch Ken And one of the first attempts between both Troon skiffs.
Freshwater rowing on Loch Ken
As the spectator assembles. Three coastal rowing skiffs from Troon , Carrick and Prestwick are readied in the beautiful surroundings of Loch Ken from Galloway Activity Centre. The players assemble for a group shot in readiness of a day’s rowing in company but only after sampling the wares of the centre cafe, bacon rolls coffee …
Rowing with sharks
Wonderful sight on this mornings club rowing session,3 maybe 4 large basking sharks feeding just offshore from Troon harbour. Having spotted the dorsal fins and the bubbling waters created by large shoals of fry trying to escape becoming lunch,we managed to delicately row over to within five metres of one of these magnificent creatures. Camera phone sadly …
Eider ducks on a blustery Wednesday row
Despite very blustery winds ,Marr Voyager was launched this morning. With a heavy swell and breaking waves on the open sea ,several trips were made in the relative sanctuary of the inner harbour The crews including first time rower Steve from Minnesota on a visit to family in Troon,were treated to a great display of Eider ducks taking off as …