Closing Cruise Initial Announcement
Closing Cruise 2021 - Saturday 2 October (Weather Dependent) The RWSABC Closing Cruise of 2021 will take place on Saturday, 2 October. The time has not yet been set. This event is weather dependent....
View ArticleFuneral of honorary member
The funeral of Honorary member, Murdo Munro will take place at 12 noon on Monday, 30 August in Greenock cermatorium. The funeral cortege will pass RWSABC at 11.30hrs where those who wish to pay their...
View ArticleBoat Club Session (On Line) Sunday, 29 August
The August On Line Boat Club Sessions is on this Sunday, the 29th. Line up: George Carson 2.00 Patsy Robertson 2.20 Davy Nicol 2.40 Barrie Kelly 3.00 Martin Jones 3.20 Gordon McKenzie 3.40 Join this...
View ArticleDate correction
A previous version of the announcment regarding the date of Murdo Munro’s funeral was incorrect. His funeral with take place on Monday 30th August at 12 noon with the funeral cortege passing RWSABC at...
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RWSABC Donates £255 to the RNLI
Ann Cochrane, Karyn Donnachie and Linn Munton acknowledging the donation On Saturday, 7 August 2021 the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club (RWSABC) held their annual Coastal Rowing Regatta. This...
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Beach Tidy on Sunday 26 September 10:00am
Did you know that Friday 17 September to Sunday 26 September is the Great British Beach Tidy? To do our part and to tidy the Beach between the Royal West and the Battery Park you are invited to come...
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Heather Scott steps down from Committee
Effective Saturday 4 September Heather Scott stepped down as the Honorary Treasurer (Interim). The Royal West Committee thanks Heather for all the contributions she has made to the Club in her 9.5...
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Closing Cruise 2021 (Weather Dependent) – Saturday 2 October – 10:15 for 11am
Sporting Members of the Royal West are invited to the Closing Cruise 2021. This event is weather dependent and subject to cancellation if the conditions are not suitable. If cancelled a message will...
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Passing of an Honorary Life Member
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Honorary Life member, John Blair. John was a member of the Boat Club since 1970. However, his sporting interests were in cricket, he was a member of...
View ArticleFunneral arrangements
A funeral service for John Blair will be held on Monday 11th October at Greenock Crematorium at 12 noon to which all are welcome. It is requested that there are family flowers only but if wished...
View ArticlePassing of Life Member
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of life member Gordon McKenzie.Gordon was a member of RWSABC for 53 years and throughout this time gave great service to the club. He served for long...
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Rower’s compete in Exciseman’s Chase – 25 September 2021
On 25 September 2021, 9 rowers from the Royal West of Scotland Amateur Boat Club set off to participate in the Exciseman’s Chase put on by Carrick Coastal Rowing Club. The participants from the Royal...
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Greenock Glenpark Harriers to hold there AGM in the Royal West on 20 October
The Greenock Glenpark Harriers will be using the Club on Wednesday 20 October for their AGM. Royal West Members can still use the Bar but are requested to go directly to the Bar quietly when they...
View ArticleFuneral arrangements.
A funeral service for Gordon McKenzie will be held on Friday 15th October in Greenock crematorium at 11am to which all are welcome. Thereafter to RWSABC. The club flag will be lowered.Apologies for...
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Friends and Family of Gordon McKenzie gather at Club after his funeral
Family and many friends gathered at RWSABC on Friday 15 October, following the funeral service, to bid a fond farewell to Gordon McKenzie. Gordon’s guitar is seen in the photograph. The post Friends...
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Successful but wet and windy Closing Cruise at the Royal West
At the end of each sporting season the kayakers, rowers and sailors of the Royal West come together for a Closing Cruise to celebrate that end of the formal season. This year the Closing Cruise was...
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Three Rowing Boats and 16 Crew out on Saturday 16 October
For the first time in several years 3 rowing boats were out on the morning of Saturday, 16 Ocotber. A total of 16 rowers arrived to take out the Club’s 2 Skiffs and the Heavy Four Zebra. Everyone...
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Greenock Glenpark Harriers invites Royal West Members to celebrate 125 years...
Greenock Glenpark Harriers were founded in 1896 and to celebrate their 125th Anniversary they are having a Ball in Greenock Town Hall. The date is Saturday, 20 November and doors open at 6:45. Tickets...
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Closure of Upper Clyde during COP26
Clydeport has issued a notice to mariners stating that the use of the Upper Clyde is severely restricted. This includes a prohibition on swimming. These restrictions will be in place between...
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Passing of a longstanding Clubhouse member
It is with regret that we intimate the passing of Joe Hogan on 26th November 2021. Joe was a teacher of the classics in St Mirren’s Academy and also an accomplished musician with the well known...
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