Monthly Archives: January 2014

Final push!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by coxswain

This weekend, Saturday AND Sunday at 1000. Final push to get the maintenance and mods finished, so that we can clear out of the shed. The skiff will rest outside for a wee bit (with the cover on!) before we … Continue reading →

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Isle of Mull Launch

Posted on January 19, 2014 by coxswain

The Isle of Mull rowing club are to launch their skiff on 15 March at Tobermory, and have invited Selkie to attend. They are hoping to have a cruise round the harbour in company on the 16th. [Around seven folk … Continue reading →

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Winter Maintenance (2)

Posted on January 15, 2014 by coxswain

The outside of the hull is now painted – hopefully the paint will be dry enough to safely turn the hull back onto the launching trolley on Saturday 18th January @1000 – the more the merrier for this job! We … Continue reading →

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Sperm whale (and skiff) at Portobello

Posted on January 13, 2014 by coxswain
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REGATTA SEMINAR 15/16 February

Posted on January 13, 2014 by coxswain

A draft programme is posted below: 2014 Regatta and Events Seminar Loch Insch 15/16 February 2014 Itinerary Saturday 15 Feb 12 Noon-1230 : Arrival, Greeting, Light lunch 1230- 1330 Race courses/ Race Types 1330- 1400 Categories (and Prizes!) 1400-1415 Tea/ … Continue reading →

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Winter job list

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ewan Kennedy

Work starts in  John McFarlane’s big new shed at 10.00 am on Sunday 12 January – see Sue’s comment in last post With Selkie safely inside (see pics of the trip across below) we’ve got two weeks to complete her winter … Continue reading →

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Winter Maintenance

Posted on January 6, 2014 by coxswain

John MacFarlane has kindly made his boatshed at Balvicar available for a couple of weeks – many thanks! A crew will row Selkie round this Wednesday at noon, weather permitting. Extra hands at the Balvicar end would be appreciated as … Continue reading →

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Rowing into 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by coxswain

Rowing into 2014 … 1. There is to be an SCRA course on regatta organisation, at Loch Insch (near Kincraig in the Cairngorms) over 15/16 February. Please comment below if you are interested in attending (there will be shared accommodation … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by coxswain

A New Year’s Day outing today – serenaded by a bagpiper! Selkie survived the storms, thanks to various folk looking out for her. At one point, she blew off the launching trolley … sadly, we have lost a door to … Continue reading →

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