New Paintings and a Drawing at the Royal West
Recently 3 new paintings and one drawing have been placed in the Club.The 3 new paintings are have been hung in the Billiards Room. These paintings are water colours painted by Vic Christie, a...
View ArticleEmail to Membership about the new Stained-Glass window at the Club
An email was sent to all Royal West Members on Wednesday, 10 August. This email informed the Membership of the Closure of the Bar on Friday 12 August for the Official Unveiling of a stained-glass...
View ArticleUnveiling of RWSABC Stained Glass Window
On the evening of 12 August the Alec Galloway stained-glass window was unveiled. This window commemorates the 150 years of history at the Club between it’s founding in 1866 to 2016. The unveiling...
View ArticleFirst Aid Course at RWSABC – Sundays 11 and 18 September
A First Aid Course will be run at the Royal West on Sundays, 11 and 18 September. You must attend both days to complete the course. The Course is being led by Phil Jones of First Aid Matters. Phil...
View ArticleRWSABC Clothing and Bags for sale
The Committee has received requests from Members wanting to purchase RWSABC badged clothing and bags. We have sourced a local supplier and have some stock for sale.Below is a listing of the items...
View ArticleRWSABC Kayakers in the Oban Sea Kayak Race 2022
Racers muster at the start of the Race Colin and Gerry perform well at ObanCongratulation to Colin Campbell and Gerry Malone who performed well in the prestigious Oban Sea Kayak Race on Sunday 28th...
View ArticleVHF Marine Radio Course to run in October
Phil Jones, Canoeing Convener is planning to organise a course to provide instruction on how to use a VHF Marine Radio. At the end of the course you should receive the RYA Marine Radio Short Range...
View ArticleTraining Course to Watch Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises
The poster below provides information on an upcoming training course. The purpose of the course is to provide instruction on watching for whales, dolphins and porpoises. The reason for collecting this...
View ArticleRWSABC Marks the Queens Passing
To respect the passing of the Queen the Club’s flag will fly at half mast over the Clubhouse. It will remain at half mast until after her funeral. The Club offers their condolences to the Royal family...
View ArticleClosure of the Royal West on 19 September for the Queen’s Funeral
The Royal West Bar will be closed on Monday, 19 September to mark and respect the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. The post Closure of the Royal West on 19 September for the Queen’s Funeral appeared first...
View ArticleLetter of Condolence sent to Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire
The Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire, Colonel Peter T McCarthy, is the Queen’s local representative. A Letter of Condolence has been sent to him to to express the Club’s sorrow at the Queen’s passing....
View ArticleRWSABC Closing Cruise 2022
The RWSABC Closing Cruise is an opportunity for all the kayaking, rowing and sailing Members to come together to celebrate the end of the season. All Sporting Members are invited to come down on...
View ArticleSea Kayak Racing Success in Coastworks Cumbrae 2022
Colin third at Cumbrae sea kayak race Congratulation to Colin Campbell who turned in another impressive performance for the Royal West where he the third sea kayak in the 18k race around Cumbrae on...
View ArticleExciseman’s Chase 2022 Results
On 24 September 8 rowers made their way to Maidens for the 2022 Exciseman’s Chase. The Exciseman’s Chase is a race from Maidens to Gas House Bay near Culzean Castle and back. This is a relay event...
View ArticleRWSABC Closing Cruise 2022 photos
The RWSABC Closing Cruise 2022 took place on Saturday, 1 October. The weather was a showery, but the cruise was an enjoyable event. Eleven rowers and around 10 kayakers met at the Club and rowed and...
View ArticleCongratulations to John Gow on his 80th Birthday
John Gow, a Life Member of the Royal West celebrated his 80th Birthday recently. Club Member Robert and Bar Staff Lorna visited in his home to pass over a card, gifts and a cake. John wishes to pass...
View ArticleChristmas RWSABC Regalia Sale
There will be a sale of RWSABC themed clothing on Thursday, 13 October 2022 from 7pm till 9pm. Karen Radford, RWSABC Sporting Activities and Regalia Convener, will be there with helpers to show you...
View ArticleExcellent Rowing at Largs 8 October 2022
The Royal West travelled with 15 competitors to the Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club (FoCCRC) Regatta in Largs held on 8 October. The regatta had originally been scheduled to take place on 10...
View ArticleRoyal West Swimmer does well at Sandycove Island Challenge in Ireland
On the same day as the round Cumbrae kayak race on 10 September, Gerry Malone was in Ireland competing in the Sandycove Island Challenge swim event near Kinsale. This is an annual event that regularly...
View Article‘Waterborne’– Inverclyde Galoshans Festival – RWSABC Beach Saturday 29 October
Waterborne – An audio work by French & Mottershead.What happens when we reach the end of life? Listen to an intimate and poetic story of afterlife as you look out over the water. Hear the process...
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