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Both skiffs out in Troon harbour on best day of the year so far.Rowed round both green and Mill rock bouys.

Photos taken on 7th Jan 2018 at our rowing session by Dennis Gilligan.

Both skiffs took part in a row at 12 noon on 1st Jan to celebrate the New Year in Troon harbour and out around the bay in fair conditions. Thanks to Kirsty L for the mulled wine and those that supplied the shortbread etc.Our club looks forward to the coming years rowing and welcome any …

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Both skiffs out in a chilly 28 knot NW breeze.

9 skiffs attended this event in Irvine harbour.In the morning sprints were held with FOCCRS winning from Carrick by one second in the final.A BBQ was supplied at lunch and then the skiffs set of in a leisure row up the River Garnock.In the evening the the skiffs were dressed with lights and set of …

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42 members and guests attended our annual Xmas dinner in Scotts restaurant in Troon.Service and food was excellent and everyone enjoyed the evening.A raffle was held and proceeds from it were added to club funds.

  Ailsa Lass ready to return to Troon Yacht Haven after refurbishment completed 20.11.17   Both our skiffs will be undergoing their annual maintenance and refurbishment commencing on 16th Oct 2017.Each skiff will be out off service for a period of three weeks and work will be carried out by club members at the Scottish …

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Our club took part in the annual Ballantrae Smugglers Chase which involved various classes of races out to a bouy and return to the shore.The day finished with a row out to the sailing ship La Mouline to take on contrabrand and land it ashore.FOCCRS were the overall winners by one point from Troon.

Our club took part in the regatta at Largs Yacht Haven organised by Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club(FOCCRS).14 clubs took part from around Scotland and also from Ireland and Holland.In perfect weather conditions a series of sprints were held.No medals for Troon but a gr eat day out.The day ended with a Tug of …

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