Whilst the history and origins of St Ayles skiffs is well documented on the Troon Coastal Rowing Club website and the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association, it’s worth reflecting on what lies behind the very concept. From Fife miners building their own boats, the Shetlanders necessity for everyday life, to today’s growing Coastal Rowing clubs that come together …
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Troon Regatta 2022 Video
On June 4th, the club ran its annual regatta, which took place as usual on South Beach. Less usual, the weather was perfect! Visitor included Arran, Ayr Renegades, Carrick, FOCCRs, Prestwick and Royal West. Troon won the overall regatta. Skiffs took part in four 2k races on a triangular course, three monaco-style sprints, and two …
Troon wins lockdown Blue Flag accolade
Troon Coastal Rowing Club have been presented with a Blue Flag by the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association in recognition of their fundraising efforts this year on behalf of Irvine & Troon Cancer Care. Many, many thanks again to everyone who donated and supported the club rowers & cyclists.
Castle to Crane – Five miles from home
This weekend TCRC crews have been taking part in “Castle to Crane – Five miles from home”. Many thanks to all the boat builders, painters, sanders and organisers who got the skiffs ready to row. Best placed were the men’s 50+ team who finished third in their category. You can find the full results here.
Forward to row
After what seems like an eternity of not being able to row, compounded with necessary but frustrating late maintenance operations, rowers and boats are ready to return to the water. It is however not back to normal. The details of the new procedures for handling the boats and for setting up rowing sessions have been …
Passing away of David Sutherland
It was with great sadness that we learned our friend and fellow club member David Sutherland passed away this week. David was one of our founding members, our first secretary and his talents as an administrator ensured that Troon Coastal Rowing Club got off to the best possible start. Whilst designing our membership form and …