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 …
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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 …
Indian summer
The fine weather looks like staying with us for a few days more,so remains a great opportunity to get both our skiffs busy. A fine Tuesday evening saw a crew of six,with rolling cox changes,join the increasing Lady Isle club. Setting off on longer rows requires light winds and calm seas,so best grab the chances …
Good weekend for rowing
Weather forecast for this weekend is looking good ,rowing conditions should be very favourable. Hopefully this should see a good turnout for the social rowing sessions and a welcome return from some deterred by some of the less kind conditions recently ,also looking ideal for anyone who has been thinking about coming along to try …