Coastal rowing started in Anstruther in 2010, reviving a tradition dating back to the middle of the 20th century. There are now some 150 clubs in Scotland and beyond. It’s good exercise, social and affordable.
The Scottish Coastal Rowing Association has made a film about origins of coastal rowing: More than just a Boat: 10 Years of Scottish Coastal Rowing.
Our club rows St Ayles skiffs: 22ft long four-oared boats, crewed by four rowers and a coxswain. Their design is inspired by the traditional Fair Isle skiffs, small and relatively lightweight fishing vessels suitable for use in rough sea conditions.
Read more about the origins of coastal rowing …
Glasgow Coastal Rowing Club was established in February 2016, a few months after GalGael’s boat builder, Ben Wilde, floated the idea as a way of getting GalGael’s skiffs Gobhancroit and Lady Danger, which had fallen into disrepair, back into regular use.
Ben assembled a group of enthusiasts who set up a launch committee – Ewan Kennedy (Convenor), Gordon McCracken (Secretary) and Ian Watson (Treasurer) – charged with securing the agreement with Galgael, raising revenue and getting the first skiff on the water.
The launch of Gobhancroit at the end of May 2016 was covered live by Scottish Television .
Founding members Ben Wilde and Ewan Kennedy were interviewed on STV.
We now row regularly from the Riverside Museum Pier.
Glasgow Coastal Rowing Club 