The committee has decided to leave the rowing sessions as normal over the festive period,weather dependant as usual if enough people turn up to row then the session can go ahead. The wind forecasts are not looking great this week but there can be dips from forecasts as we saw last Wednesday with rain and wind easing off allowing a couple of pleasant outings.

The Monday 28th festive row with Carrick and Girvan expected to be present will go ahead regardless , well at least the mulled wine mince pies and lunch at the Harbour Bar, forecast is that winds could be easing from 27th on so santa hats etc at the ready.

Raffle tickets still on sale draw will be made 28th at Harbour Bar

Still spaces for any volunteers for bag packing fundraiser on Monday 21st at Morrisons , contact Secretary if you can assist.

 

Forecast for Wednesday am ,wind at 8-14 should be good to launch ,bit rainy but fairly mild about 10 degrees good chance for a good pre Xmas row and reasonable for anyone wanting to have a go.

Recent weather conditions have not been very kind for coastal rowers,with very little rowing over the past several weeks,but finally a little lull in the wind speeds Saturday saw a good turnout of members with several outings.Hopefully Santa can provide some fine weather for our fun festive activity’s coming up .

Events & Notable Dates 2016

Both skiffs are now back in play ,weather permitting ,after the recent refurbishments both looking very good and ready for a busy 2016, details of events and regattas we intend to visit will appear here in due course.

It is also a good time ,prior to the start off the new season for members to pay some attention to their life-jackets ,advice on how to carry out checks from committee members  

After what seemed like an eternity of wet and windy weather through most of November , it was great to see the wind subside enough for us to launch one of our skiffs , a bright morning with temperature slightly above freezing saw about ten members getting the chance to get out rowing again, watched on by one curious Marina visitor.

Despite very strong winds and rain,too strong for rowing,a good turnout to get Marr Voyager from launch to road trailer in readiness for refurbishment at Irvine Maritime Museum workshop Monday morning. Volunteers welcome from 8.30 am and or any other mornings for the next two weeks.

In the background can be seen The Pride of Preswick ,Prestwick clubs skiff ,who are with us for the next few weeks.Hopefully the winds will diminish enough soon for some rowing.

Finishing touches this morning after a quick two week turnaround for Ailsa lass, many thanks and well done to the volunteers who made this happen.

Next stage of the plan,is for Marr Voyager to be loaded onto the road trailer Sunday afternoon session,regardless of rowing conditions, ready for transport to Irvine, Monday morning to receive her make over, and load Ailsa lass for return to Troon.

Volunteers for this task at Maritime Museum Monday 8.30 am onwards hopefully for another two week refurbishment, please come any morning you have free.

photos Bob Dawson

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. 

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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 – HELP REQUIRED

This begins on Monday morning (2^nd) 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 bits and pieces, etc). The timetable is quite short at the Museum boatshed, so the sooner we get everything up there the better.No experience required.

This programme will run all through November so not limited to Monday ,come when you can, contact the team for any more info. We are hoping to spruce up both skiffs in readiness for a busy new year.

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 at the slipway behind Scott’s in the marina,we manage to row all year round. Dress to suit the weather of the day

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