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 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.
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 at the slipway behind Scott’s in the marina,we manage to row all year round. Dress to suit the weather of the day
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. Â
Regular club sessions as normal.
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 hours.
Once home to a chapel dedicated to Saint Mary in the sixteenth century though sadly no remains exist today. populated today numerous birds, seals and apparently rabbits, the island also has a fresh water spring or well ,remarkable given its location some three miles from shore.
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 and carrot cake deftly consumed the day begins.
The crews of the day being a mix up of club members pause in readiness for skiff tug of war,three rounds of mayhem on the water the results of which will be debated for years to come or until bedtime, Watch this space for you tube video link to follow soon.
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Halfway stage of first long rowing session another group shot before returning to the centre cafe for supplies.Â
This event the brainchild of Henry Anderson from Carrick is at the end of the day deemed to be too good not to repeat,plans are already afoot for a spring and autumn south west regatta event possibly over two days, taking advantage of the Galloway Activity Centre’s facilities,from cabins wigwams and yurts and simple camping pitches.Â
Many thanks to the Galloway midges who very kindly waited until all three skiffs were safely back on road trailers to come and wave us goodbye,
More photos at
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 does not do them justice.
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 well as the usual curious seals .
Wind forecast indicates dropping force through today ,so should be fine for Wednesday evening session
Weekend should see only light winds and a good possibility of some brighter skies ,so making for some good rowing conditions for members and anyone thinking of giving it a try.
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 when we can.
This followed by a Wednesday morning outing,report reads “Crew of six rowed out and round Lady Isle in perfect conditions. On return fog banks came in. Round trip including stops took approx. 2 hours.”
It looks like it is getting busy out there.