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Captain Allan MacFeate
It is with deepest regret that we intimate the passing of Captain Allan MacFeate on Saturday 5th September 2020. Allan loved coming along to the Club with his son Derek and two grandchildren. We will...
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Royal West Honorary Secretary Steps Down
It is with regret that we announce that Adam Graham has stepped down from his role as the Honorary Secretary of the Royal West, effective immediately. Adam had intended to take this action at the AGM...
View ArticleUpdated COVID Procedures based on new guidance Thursday 10 September
Today significant changes have been announced by the Scottish Government concerning COVID restrictions. The Royal West has updated our guidance and you can find a link to this guidance below....
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Beach to the west of the Boathouse is closed for Gabion Construction
The beach to the west of the Boat House is closed while work is undertaken to build the gabion wall. All members are required to stay out of this area until the work is completed.
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RWSABC 200 Club winners! – February through August 2020
On the evening of Wednesday, 16th September draws were made for the Winners of the RWSABC 200 Club by Rose Sloan in the socially distanced presence of Heather Scott, Joe Heffernan and Marie Paterson....
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Castle to Crane – 5 Miles from Home event – RWSABC Entries and times of...
Royal West rowers are taking part in the Castle to Crane: 5 Miles from Home challenge this weekend. This is a virtual running of the Castle to Crane over a 5 mile course in each team’s home waters....
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Virtual Surfski / Sea Kayak Races – October 2020
Virtual Surfski / Sea Kayak Races – October 2020 5 or 10 Kilometres on Home Waters As a result of Covid-19, the Tail o’ the Bank Race had to be cancelled this year. However, as an alternative, Royal...
View ArticleClosing Cruise 2020 – Saturday 3 October 11:00 am to 3 pm – Booking required
In keeping with tradition there will be a Closing Cruise 2020 (conditions permitting) to celebrate sporting activity during this most exceptional of seasons. However, with COVID restrictions there...
View ArticleA reminder about COVID Procedures for Water Sports
Inverclyde is an area with ‘Local Restrictions’ related to COVID. The Royal West has procedures in place to provide for the minimisation of risk arising from COVID while undertaking, kayaking, open...
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Update – RWSABC Virtual Surfski / Kayak Race – Leaderboard 17 October 2020
The Virtual Surfski / Kayak Race continues until the end of October. Participants can set their own courses on the sea, loch, or lake. Routes must start and finish at the same place to minimise the...
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RWSABC 200 Club winners! – September and October 2020
The 200 Club provides useful funds to support the Royal West. Participants contribute £5 each month and 50% of the proceeds are awarded to 3 winners each month. The winners for September and October...
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Sale of out of date stock from the Bar
Due to the recent Local Restrictions and associated closure of the Bar we have some drinks and mixers that have gone past their ‘Best Before Dates’. We wish to sell these off and have discounted the...
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‘Virtual’ Surfski / Sea Kayak Races – October 2020
Our Tail o’ the Bank Race was one of many events that fell victim to Covid-19. As an alternative, we decided to host ‘virtual’ 5k and 10k races, whereby participants could set their own courses on home...
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The Royal West is participating in Light Up Inverclyde – 6 December
Show the other side of Inverclyde this December 6th and shine a light. At 6pm Argowan Hospice is inviting individuals and businesses to come together to Light Up Inverclyde! Much like other annual...
View ArticleUpdated COVID Procedure for Water Sports at RWSABC – 15 November
Scottish Canoeing Association (SCA) has updated their guidance. The Guidance includes changes for ‘Organised Paddlesport Activity’. These changes will allow groups larger than 2 households and...
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The Royal West now has a mobile phone number
The Committee approved the purchase of a Mobile Phone for the Royal West. One reason for this is to allow people wanting to get information about the Club to use text and WhatsApp messaging. People...
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The Royal West supports Light Up Inverclyde 2020
The Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Clubhouse has been lit up tonight, Sunday 6 December, to celebrate ‘Light up Inverclyde’. Light up Inverclyde has been organised by Ardgowan Hospice to remember...
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COVID Procedures Updated to reflect Inverclyde moving to Level 2
Starting on the morning of Saturday, 12 December the RWSABC COVID Procedures have changed to reflect that Inverclyde has now moved in Level 2 Local Restrictions. This allows Rowing and Swimming with...
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Sale of Bar Stock from the Royal West – December 2020
Due to the continuing closure of the Bar and no clear date when we might reopen it is prudent to reduce the stock held. We wish to give away our non-alcoholic drinks that have gone past their ‘Best...
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COVID Procedures for Water Sports Updated to reflect Inverclyde is in Level 4...
Starting on the morning of Friday, 1 January the RWSABC COVID Procedures for Water Sports have changed to reflect that Inverclyde has been in Level 4 Local Restrictions since Boxing Day. This means...
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