We row in a St Ayles Skiff which is a seaworthy, clinker built, fixed seat rowing boat, for four rowers and a coxswain (cox for short). We row regularly from Dunstaffnage Marina, just outside Oban (weather permitting of course) and during the spring and summer months we row in the evenings and sometimes longer rows up and down the coast to meet up with our neighbouring clubs in Appin and Glencoe. There is so much beautiful coastline and stunning scenery to enjoy that no outing is the same.
We would love more rowers to join our fun and friendly club and to enjoy the rowing as much as we do.
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I loved it immediately
I have been interested in skiff rowing for some time but wasn’t sure how to access local clubs. Just as lockdown was ending in April 2021 I was fortunate to meet Melanie Grey and to be invited for a try out at Loch Awe.
I loved it immediately and was impressed by the friendliness of the club and the experience and knowledge of most of the members I met.
I have thoroughly enjoyed all the rowing I have done, especially our Kerrera excursion, and plan to keep doing it as long as I am able!
October 2021
Fantastic expeditions
I moved back to Argyll at the start of the year and knew that I had to get back rowing again!
Needless to say I was so pleased to find that LACRC was only 20 mins away. Gordon, the club chair, was so welcoming and since joining, I’ve had such fun.
A combination of really nice rowers and some fantastic expeditions off the west coast is why I enjoy the club so much.
September 2021
A fine feeling when all the rowers pull together
My introduction to skiff rowing came through a stand at Taynuilt Highland games. A smart looking boat parked alongside a local chart marked into squares against which prizes would later be drawn. I’m impressed that someone has recently built a wooden rowing boat and so I buy a couple of squares… “Would you like to Have-a-go at rowing” asks the girl attending the stall. It’s £5 and they’ll contact you to arrange a date.
Sure enough a couple of days later I receive a call. “About your Have-a-go: We’re running a training session, it would suit us if you came along then…” And so it started. I enjoy the time on the water. Stunning scenery, variable weather, and it’s a fine feeling when all the rowers pull together.
What about the raffle you ask? A melamine tray with a Highland Coo on – I must have got the top prize!
December 2019
A real family affair
I replied to an email from Gordon who was asking if anyone would like to form a crew for the skiff that he had just finished building. Having been around boats most of my life I was keen to experience this new activity. I formed part of the crew for Mingulay’s first launch and from there we formed our club.
Being a busy working mum at that time as an air stewardess and take control dog training business, along with all my children’s activities I thought it would be a great opportunity for some exercise and to meet new people while at our holiday home in Dalavich. This has proven to be the case and has become a real family affair as my husband and children also enjoy rowing.
Since then we have became active members in the club by fund raising and enjoying different experiences and adventures.
January 2020