Our club took part in an event organised by Cumbrae Coastal Rowing Club.This was a row from Millport over to The Wee Cumbrae and then across to Portencross.On the return a picnic was supplied by the club.The weather was ideal for the row and everyone who took part enjoyed this fairly long row.
The club would like to thank William Duncan Accountants for their kind sponsorship of a set of cushions for our second skiff.
A great day was had by our club and the 11 other skiffs taking part.Our Open Men and Over 50s men took first place in their heats and a great third place in both their finals.Troon was also third in the Duncan Winning challenge(a 3km row over to Cumbrae.Prestwick skiff won this race with our member Mike Downey in stroke position.Our club ended 7th out of 12 skiffs in the overall plac
ing.Thanks to FOCCRS for their hospitality and organising a great regatta.
The club are very grateful to the Harbour Bar in Troon who have sponsored nice comfy cushions for a skiff.
Both skiffs set off for a sunset row round Lady Isle in perfect summer conditions.The photographs were taken by Kathleen,Moira and Adrian.Time out against a 10mph breeze took 55 mins with the return completed in 30 mins.This was a first for our club and further trips are planned.
On Friday evening a group of our team members met in The Pierhead Tavern for a meal and drinks.
After a soggy start on Saturday the weather improved and our team had two firsts and a third place in individual races and came 5th overall out of 11 teams. Arran were the overall regatta winners.Arran club supplied soup,rolls and salad with tea and coffee.On Saturday night a barbeque was arranged along with wine,beer and a DJ.
On Sunday 6 teams took part in the Hamilton Rock challenge which was a demanding 6.2 Km row from Lamlash pier round the rock and back into a stiff wind.FOCCRS won this inaugural challenge. Troon came 6th with two rowers from FOCCRS making up our team.
10 Troon members visited Arran Coastal Rowing Club for a fun day.With perfect weather conditions a serious of short races were carried out with mixed crews in Arran,s two skiffs. Liked the umpires discretion decision when one skiff was so far ahead he ordered a 360 turn to let the other skiff catch up.All at Troon wish to thank Arran members for inviting and organising a great day out.
Both skiffs out in Troon bay round the bouys in great weather.
