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Rowing for a Roll!
Gorgeous day on Sunday 28th July. We met at 8.30am. Tide was on its way in so launching Cruachan was relatively easy. As it was a calm day (and the café at Benderloch doesn’t open until 10am) we had plenty time and good conditions to learn and improve our rowing technique.
Club captain, Melanie emphasized two aspects: keeping your arms straight for as long as possible before you do “the return” and keeping a good posture while rowing. The latter includes both maintaining a straight back while keeping your shoulders relaxed.
When you focus on a couple of things, bring your awareness and attention to this level of detail the immediate improvement in stroke is palpable. It also raises other questions: are your hips straight on, are you rotating, is your back hunched or are you bending at the hips?
We rowed out to the point looking back into Tralee Bay and had a bit of fun doing pyramid rowing which explores the effect of different stroke rates. Suitably tutored it was time to get coffee and a roll at the Beinn Lora café once we had made sure the boat was safe by lifting it to the seaweed line.
The tide was still rising when we returned, but we managed a graceful beach launch (featured in a few tourist photos and videos). We easily worked off our breakfast as it got a wee bit choppy for a short spell before we tucked ourselves back in behind the islands at the Marina.
A great day out!
Club captain, Melanie emphasized two aspects: keeping your arms straight for as long as possible before you do “the return” and keeping a good posture while rowing. The latter includes both maintaining a straight back while keeping your shoulders relaxed.
When you focus on a couple of things, bring your awareness and attention to this level of detail the immediate improvement in stroke is palpable. It also raises other questions: are your hips straight on, are you rotating, is your back hunched or are you bending at the hips?
We rowed out to the point looking back into Tralee Bay and had a bit of fun doing pyramid rowing which explores the effect of different stroke rates. Suitably tutored it was time to get coffee and a roll at the Beinn Lora café once we had made sure the boat was safe by lifting it to the seaweed line.
The tide was still rising when we returned, but we managed a graceful beach launch (featured in a few tourist photos and videos). We easily worked off our breakfast as it got a wee bit choppy for a short spell before we tucked ourselves back in behind the islands at the Marina.
A great day out!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
The round the World Clipper Race comes to Oban 12 -21st July 2024 with Oban, Appin, Seil and Glencoe Coastal Rowing clubs joining in the spectacle to herald the start of the final leg 14 to Portsmouth.
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
Cox training course 11th November 2023
The stunning backdrop of Mull was the view from the classroom cox training course hosted by Lorn Rowing Club and invigorating to be joined by Appin Skiff Coastal Rowing Club Glencoe Boat Club and Craignish CRC. We all came up with exciting rowing plans for next year!
SCRA Freshwater sprints 29th October 2023
Chuffed to be part of the winning NW region! Three Lorn CRC members raced as part of the NW region and helped to retain the SCRA freshwater sprints shield at Loch Tummel, Pitlochry. Joined by our rowing friends and neighbours from Glencoe Boat Club in some of the races.
Passage Planning workshop 30th July 2023
First, a bumpy sea morning and second, a passage planning workshop at the marina where we looked at the planning factors involved in both long and short expeditions. A huge big thank you to Tony Hammock, water safety officer from RNLI Oban Lifeboat Station who joined us and explained the tidal and weather anomalies in our area (fantastic local knowledge) and highlighted some really important water safety aspects. Little nuggets of gold this morning.
Row around Kerrera 3rd June 2023
Five goes rowing around the Island of Kerrera from Dunstaffnage marina and a total of 31 km in glorious conditions. These long-distance rows are becoming a bit of a wonderful thing now. Absolutely no marine traffic on the West side of Kerrera but 4 Calmacs and a flotilla of big cruisers to dodge while crossing Oban Bay.
Skiff Launch at Glencoe
We attend events put on by our neighbouring clubs including the launch of the Glencoe Boat Club skiff Corrag on 9th April which meant a 25km row with a fair wind and rising tide ….. oars up … blades up with Appin CRC and Seil CRC. Fantastic.
The official launch of Appin CRC’s skiff Nellie G on 26th February 2022.
A trip up Loch Etive in squally conditions in 2022.
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Seil 10th Birthday Row
On Saturday 13th May 2023, Lorn CRC travelled to Balvicar on Seil, where we met up with three other clubs – Seil, Appin and Glencoe to celebrate Seil’s boat Selkie’s 10th birthday. The first teams set off towards the north, passing under the iconic Clachan Bridge which was looking beautiful covered in Fairy Foxglove. A team of photographers, both other club members and family along with some local folk who turned out to wave the teams on. Passing through the narrow straits and out into more open water, the boats turned towards the south arriving at Easdale Island in time for lunch. Seil provided us all with the most delicious picnic, birthday cake and a wonderful opportunity to just sit, chat and mingle with fellow rowers and friends in glorious sunshine. Full of lunch, the afternoon teams set off toward Cuan Sound where they encountered some very interesting water – fascinating wee whirlpools and running water. After turning the corner into flat water, the row was rounded off with leisurely final stretch back to Balvicar and a celebratory splash in the water by some! To cap off a fantastic day, many of us stayed on for dinner at the Oyster Bar in Ellenabeich which was a great social occasion. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Seil for their welcome and organisation of such a great day!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
Breakfast In Appin
On Sunday 11th June 2023 we embarked on a 29 km return row to Port Appin for breakfast. The first brave five set off at the bracing time of 05:30 as the sun rose over Dunstaffnage Marina. The rest had a lie in and drove to Port Appin at a much more leisurely time to meet everyone at Appin CRC’s great boatshed where the club members there served us with delicious bacon rolls, sausages, cake, tea, coffee and a whole lot more! Another great opportunity to meet and chat with our rowing neighbours just up the coast. An hour or so later, Team B set off back to Dunstaffnage with Appin CRC rowing in company with us for some of the way. What a wonderful way to view the spectacular backdrop of the layers of hills under moody skies on one side and Lismore and the Isle of Mull on the other. The rowing conditions were perfect. Two and a half hours later we arrived back at base tired but invigorated and satisfied that wed earned our breakfast. Many thanks to the Appin CRC for their wonderful hospitality!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
5 Miles From Home
Five Miles From Home is an international, remote time trial event organised by Welsh Sea Rowing in conjunction with Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and Ocean to City in Ireland. These five miles are for any human powered coastal craft with a landbased option for those who can’t take to the water. Each entrant completes their 5 miles from their home base and then submits evidence of their route, distance and time. Entrants had to complete their row between 25-30 September. We chose an early 7am start on Wednesday 27th to beat the arrival of the impending Storm Agnes.It was a bit choppy out there which undoubtedly affected our time but we gave it good try and it was fun to be part of something so far flung! One of the best bits was the training row we did a week or so prior when we set off across Ardmucknish Bay for a bacon roll breakfast at the Ben Lora Café at Benderloch. Any excuse!
Cox training course 11th November 2023
The stunning backdrop of Mull was the view from the classroom cox training course hosted by Lorn Rowing Club and invigorating to be joined by Appin Skiff Coastal Rowing Club Glencoe Boat Club and Craignish CRC. We all came up with exciting rowing plans for next year!
SCRA Freshwater sprints 29th October 2023
Chuffed to be part of the winning NW region! Three Lorn CRC members raced as part of the NW region and helped to retain the SCRA freshwater sprints shield at Loch Tummel, Pitlochry. Joined by our rowing friends and neighbours from Glencoe Boat Club in some of the races.
Passage Planning workshop 30th July 2023
First, a bumpy sea morning and second, a passage planning workshop at the marina where we looked at the planning factors involved in both long and short expeditions. A huge big thank you to Tony Hammock, water safety officer from RNLI Oban Lifeboat Station who joined us and explained the tidal and weather anomalies in our area (fantastic local knowledge) and highlighted some really important water safety aspects. Little nuggets of gold this morning.
Row around Kerrera 3rd June 2023
Five goes rowing around the Island of Kerrera from Dunstaffnage marina and a total of 31 km in glorious conditions. These long-distance rows are becoming a bit of a wonderful thing now. Absolutely no marine traffic on the West side of Kerrera but 4 Calmacs and a flotilla of big cruisers to dodge while crossing Oban Bay.
Skiff Launch at Glencoe
We attend events put on by our neighbouring clubs including the launch of the Glencoe Boat Club skiff Corrag on 9th April which meant a 25km row with a fair wind and rising tide ….. oars up … blades up with Appin CRC and Seil CRC. Fantastic.
The official launch of Appin CRC’s skiff Nellie G on 26th February 2022.
A trip up Loch Etive in squally conditions in 2022.
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