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Coigach Regatta Photos
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 21 May 2012
As a reminder of a fantastic weekend, some photos taken by Chris Perkins….
Highland Hospitality at Coigach
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 20 May 2012
Rowers from Anstruther, Cockenzie/ Port Seaton, Loch Broom SC, Portobello, Newhaven, North Berwick and Ullapool joined hosts Coigach Community Rowing Club for a stunning weekend of coastal rowing in the remote Coigach peninsular in the North West of Scotland. Saturday saw a sprint course of 1000m without a turn. Up to nine boats were on the start line for each race, with the stunning backdrop of Islands and snow covered mountains. There was a tail wind for the race, which reduced to a pleasant breeze after about noon.
Anstruther won the first race, women’s open, before the Coigach lass started her winning habit, bringing home line honours in the Men’s open. North Berwick took the next race, women’s 45+. The visitors from Anstruther brought home a victory in the over 50 mixed and were joined by North Berwick youngster Patrick Waite to win the in the under 30 mixed. However the home club swept the boards in the remaining five races.
After the Saturday Night Ceilidh and scrummy scran, slightly bleary eyed rowers were woken up on the Sunday for a stunning row out to the Isle of Tanera. Four boats raced, the rest simply cruised the 2km out to the largest of the Summer Isles, where the winning team, Coigach, were treated to silver service in the cafe, whilst the rest of the crews and their supporters, who travelled mostly by ferry, enjoyed a light lunch on much more practical wooden trays. The scenery was fantastic, the weather was kind, the welcome was first class, and the rowing community were all very happy.
Crail Skiff Launch on 26 May 2012
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 20 May 2012
The Crail Crabbers launch their coastal skiff – The Crail Partan on Saturday 26th May at 4pm at Crail harbour. More information will be posted in due course.
Busy weekend for Scottish Coastal Rowers
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 18 May 2012
By the end of this weekend our fleet will be increased by two new launchings at Pittenweem and Maidens (Ayrshire), and we will have had races and social events at Coigach regatta. See below for posts. Good luck to all, and feel free to send a couple of photos and a report to secretary@scottishcoastalrowing.org
Byker Boat Launch 31 May
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 15 May 2012
The second St Ayles to be built in England will be launched on Thursday 31st May, and all followers of Scottish Coastal Rowing are warmly invited to take part.
The skiff is being built at St Michaels Church in Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, by two teams of community boat builders. One team is made up of teenagers (YMCA Newcastle) and the second group are adults recovering from alcohol / substance abuse (Norcare and Tyne Housing). The whole build was commissioned by Newcastle’s Science City community science team. The building of the skiff has therefore been a real community effort, and the plan is to use her as a community resource, racing on the Tyne and travelling to various coastal events, helping to reintroduce coastal rowing to the region.
The launch party will leave at 10am from St Michael’s Church Byker, Hedlam St (NE6 2DX), walking the boat down to St Peters Marina for the launch. At 11am the skiff will be lowered into the water with opportunities to take a turn on an oar.
Your Homes Newcastle have kindly donated some authentic Byker paint and the oars are being varnished. The skiff will spend 2 hours on the water from 11am to 1pm on Thursday 31st, then back up to the Church for some sandwiches and a mug of coffee / tea around 1.30-2pm, where you can try your hand at some traditional woodworking. So come along and witness what a creative community can achieve by sharing skills and utilising their natural surroundings.
If you intend to come back to the Church afterwards please let Alex Finnegan of puppetship CNC know, so that he can arrange numbers for food and beverages:
Alex Finnegan PuppetShip CIC 07971 407 586 http://www.puppetship.com/
Coigach Regatta 19 and 20 May 1012
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 14 May 2012
Cheer on the crews at the second Coigach Regatta this weekend. More Information at:
http://buieboat.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/its-that-coigach-regatta-time-of-year/
Fisher Lass to make a splash at Pittenweem 19 May 2012
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 12 May 2012

Next weekend will see two more craft formally join the St Ayles fleet. A few posts below you will see details of the launch on 20 May at Maidens, of the skiff built at Carrick Academy. The day before that Pittenweem’s skiff, to be named “Fisher Lass” will be launched. The naming ceremony will take place on Saturday 19th May at 2.00 pm at “The Gyles”, Pittenweem Harbour. The boat will be given her name by Pittenweem’s Fisher Lad and Lass (crowned at last year’s Gala Day). There will also be an exhibition of drawings of the build by local artist Isabella Colville, as well as lots of photographs on show and a barbecue too. Anyone not away racing at Achiltibuie regatta, will be made very welcome to come along and join in at Pittenweem, or at Maidens for the launch of the Carrick boat.
South Queensferry Regatta on Sunday 17 June 2012
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 10 May 2012
The next race action is going to be on the Coigach peninsula on 19 and 20 May. In the meantime though, we have been asked to give a wee mention to the regatta at South Queensferry on 17 June hosted in conjunction with the RNLI open day so that there will be plenty to see and do for non-rowers as well. Highlights of last year include watching the rescue dogs, daring rescues from the sea in a demonstration by the rescue helicopter and a display by the fire boats firing water jets.

Last Year's Regatta: Dancing Tugs
Where is it? Number 4.
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 8 May 2012
I know, I know, far too easy. This boat is now in fact fully planked and painting has started….. but where could it be?
Carrick Coastal Rowing Club invite you……
Posted by robbiew in Uncategorized on 8 May 2012





