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Spring at ACR

15th May 202215th May 2022 Cheryl Fleet

As April gives way to May, daylight extends and activities continue apace at ACR. On Race Day, at the end of April, our two skiffs (Pride of Aln and Enflaeda) competed in seven exciting races in windy, and sometimes challenging,… Read moreSpring at ACR

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With sadness

10th May 202210th May 2022 Marian White

ACR note the passing of Michael Doherty with great sadness.  Michael always gave a very warm welcome to fellow skiffies and we will remember with fondness his wide infectious smile and uplifting enthusiasm for coastal rowing.  Our condolences go to… Read moreWith sadness

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Evening Social Row

25th April 202225th April 2022 Cheryl Fleet

New and established Alnmouth Community Rowers enjoyed a sunny and warm Tuesday evening sea row in April. A calm sea, gentle breeze, blue skies and magnificent cirrus clouds were appreciated by all. Just waiting for the summer return of the… Read moreEvening Social Row

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Tactics Discussion

25th April 202225th April 2022 Lara Mellor

Over 50’s men racing crew discuss tactics post training row on the sea.

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ACR become Vikings

3rd October 20213rd October 2021 Lara Mellor

We always try to help our local community projects when we can and were pleased to be able to deck out our skiff, Enflaeda, as a Viking longboat for the Bailiffgate Museum in support of their latest exhibition. Check out… Read moreACR become Vikings

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Nith Raid 2021

24th August 202124th August 2021 Marian White

Fabulous success at the Nith Raid on Saturday 21st August, with our boats coming first and third, retaining the Trophy which can be seen in the boat house. The pouring rain did not dampen our spirits, really good turn out… Read moreNith Raid 2021

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Resuming Rowing 30th March 2021

27th March 202127th March 2021 Fay Falconer

From March 29th organised sport is once more allowed and a club row is being organised for Tuesday 30th – a crew shout has been emailed to all members. We will be rowing on the river with crews of three. … Read moreResuming Rowing 30th March 2021

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Resuming Rowing with Full Crew

12th September 202012th September 2020 Fay Falconer

After a successful trial run and beach launch of a full crew, a new Covid Procedure has been published on the website, on the Important Documents page. It is quite detailed, but in practice should only take an extra 10… Read moreResuming Rowing with Full Crew

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Back on the water

21st March 202027th July 2020 Fay Falconer

In line with the current easing of lockdown regulations, we are pleased to announce that a very limited resumption of rowing is now possible. During the lockdown we developed a Covid Plan, which included a procedure document for operating our… Read moreBack on the water

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Alnwick and District Sports Council – CLUB OF THE YEAR

8th February 202025th February 2020 Fay Falconer

We are the proud winners of the 2019 Annual Sports Awards – Club of the year. We were presented with our trophy by the Duke of Northumberland at the Alnwick Playhouse on Thursday. A remarkable achievement. Recognition for the WHOLE… Read moreAlnwick and District Sports Council – CLUB OF THE YEAR

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More Cox Training

25th January 202025th January 2020 Fay Falconer

Lots going on at Alnmouth today. Cox training. Get in touch if you fancy joining us ..great way to blow away the January cobwebs.

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What’s going on?

18th January 202018th January 2020 Fay Falconer

Coxes training session. Want to get involved? Contact Dave Foote.

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First Row of 2020 on the Aln

8th January 20208th January 2020 Fay Falconer

It was a great row if a little blowy and far too unpredictable on the sea. Bring on rowing in 2020!

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Coquet Island – 26th September 2019

30th August 201930th August 2019 Fay Falconer

Fab day for a row round Coquet island. There were loads of seals and the 2 crews and passengers had a great time.

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North Berwick Regatta 24th September 2019

30th August 201930th August 2019 Fay Falconer

ACR sent a raiding party to North Berwick to participate in the North Berwick Skiff regatta. We competed in most of the races with commendable performances by all who rowed. The men’s Open crew cox’d by Rhoda Foote led us… Read moreNorth Berwick Regatta 24th September 2019

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SkiffieWorlds 2019

14th July 201914th July 2019 Fay Falconer

Alnmouth Community Rowing Club, together with our skiff ‘Enflaeda’, have just returned home from competing at SkiffieWorlds, the World Championship for the St Ayles Class of coastal rowing boat, which is held every three years. Racing took place on Loch… Read moreSkiffieWorlds 2019

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LAUNCH DAY FOR NEW SKIFF – Sunday 12th May 3pm

4th April 20194th April 2019 Fay Falconer

Our beautiful new skiff Enflaeda will be named and launched on Sunday 12th May at 3pm.  This is a hugely significant event after of months of sweat, passion, lots of glue and many coats of paint and varnish – we… Read moreLAUNCH DAY FOR NEW SKIFF – Sunday 12th May 3pm

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welcome a new member

14th September 2018 David Cant

  Please welcome Foster Edgar , kitted out in club colours. We haven’t put him on the crewshout list as his mum can keep him up to date.  

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Tweed Row 2018

11th September 201811th September 2018 Pauline Fearey

  A very enjoyable day was had on Sunday 9 September when we joined other clubs to row from Spital lifeboat station at Berwick on Tweed, up the river to Paxton House. Weather was mostly dry and as usual the… Read moreTweed Row 2018

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North Berwick Regatta

26th August 201827th August 2018 David Cant

A big, well-organised event – 14 Scottish teams and Alnmouth, 11 racing categories and most teams entering most of the categories. The Scottish clubs are veterans of such events and come equipped with smart gazebos to build their base on… Read moreNorth Berwick Regatta

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Volcano Night 19 August 2018

19th August 201827th August 2018 David Cant

A good social afternoon and evening of rowing, food and drink and pyromania. Alnmouth had 2 teams entered, this photo by Terry Collinson is of our more successful team hard at it. Thanks to Jo for organising. Jenny seems overcome… Read moreVolcano Night 19 August 2018

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Nith Raid – it’s coming home

12th August 201827th August 2018 David Cant

The sun and the gods shone on us yesterday as a team of 10 won the coastal rowing section of the 14 mile race from Carsethorn to Dumfries down the River Nith in just over 2 hours. The team was … Read moreNith Raid – it’s coming home

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Thursday Breakfast Row – the high water mark?

2nd August 201827th August 2018 David Cant

Today we had 16 rowers over 4 crews. 2 crews either side of a breakfast of pancakes, maple syrup and blueberries prepared in the boathouse. Oh and the weather was good and the sea provided just enough surf for it… Read moreThursday Breakfast Row – the high water mark?

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Chairman’s latest newsletter and boatbuild kick off meeting

1st August 201827th August 2018 David Cant

  The kick-off meeting for the second build is scheduled for Monday, August 13 at 19.30 at the Boathouse Alnmouth. It is likely to last 90 minutes. All interested please come along. Dave Foote’s latest newsletter can be found below…. Read moreChairman’s latest newsletter and boatbuild kick off meeting

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Building of Second Skiff – the project is underway

17th July 201827th August 2018 David Cant

Further to the EGM , attached is a questionnaire that has been emailed to all members to gauge their level of interest in participating  in the project . If anyone reading this post is interested and is not currently a… Read moreBuilding of Second Skiff – the project is underway

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August Events

11th July 201827th August 2018 David Cant

To advise you of upcoming events , all on Saturdays in August.   There are two possible awaydays to Scotland to row – August 11th – Nith Raid – from the mouth of the Nith up to the centre of… Read moreAugust Events

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A Foggy Day in Alnmouth Town

29th June 201827th August 2018 David Cant

Shot taken at the breakfast row yesterday.   Bright sun everywhere else! So weird rowing with no sight of land. Click on post header to see photo.  

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Solstice Row

21st June 201827th August 2018 David Cant

11 rowers turned up for a 3.45 am start . Sea was calm , sky was clear – the only problem was the eastern horizon had a bank of dark cloud which meant we didn’t see the bright sunshine until… Read moreSolstice Row

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Longhoughton Row

18th June 201818th June 2018 David Cant

Very good rowing day yesterday – we had 2 crews of 6 rowIng to and from Longhoughton beach and an extra row later in Alnmouth Bay for our newcomers  Lara and Andy. Thanks to John for organising. A pdf of… Read moreLonghoughton Row

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More Photos of the Coquet Island Row

15th June 201827th August 2018 David Cant

Kate Allan of Eskmuth has kindly sent us their photos of the event where we are in the picture. I have put some of the best ones in this post and in our photo gallery: look out for the low-flying… Read moreMore Photos of the Coquet Island Row

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Visit to Blyth

11th June 201827th August 2018 David Cant

A couple of nice photos from yesterday on the river.  

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Club Proposed Build of a Second Skiff

8th June 201827th August 2018 David Cant

The Committee has agreed it is time to discuss with and ask the members whether to go ahead and build a second skiff over the autumn/ winter of 2018/2019, with the aim of launching the new skiff in the summer… Read moreClub Proposed Build of a Second Skiff

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New Photos in the Photo Gallery – Coquet Island Row

5th June 201827th August 2018 David Cant

photos of the Coquet Island day have been added

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Coquet Island June 4th

4th June 2018 David Cant

So the sea wasn’t quite as calm as initially predicted , but one crew rowed from home to the yacht club at Amble and a second crew rowed round the island .  Attached is a pdf of the journey ,… Read moreCoquet Island June 4th

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Amazing Pod of Dolphins

3rd June 201827th August 2018 David Cant

Dave , Rhoda and Jenny were rowing with some new potential members yesterday afternoon and encountered lots of dolphins very close by. Not quite as dramatic as the attached, but the same pod off the same coast. Click on the… Read moreAmazing Pod of Dolphins

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Update from Dave – 29th MAY

29th May 201827th August 2018 David Cant

Dave’s report on the Bank Holiday weekend and future rowing opportunities (click on the post header and then click on the attachment) DF UPDATE

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Holy Island Row – More details below

10th May 201827th August 2018 David Cant

If you click on “leave a comment” , then the hypertext has a line underneath it and should open as a pdf document if you click on it.   ACR Holy Island 2018 V2    

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Update on Activities

9th May 201827th August 2018 David Cant

We are heading towards having the boat out 5 times a week:   Sunday (John Ellis) – 10.00 am club session unless advised to the contrary by John Tuesday morning (Tim and Fay Falconer) – just getting off the ground…. Read moreUpdate on Activities

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Craster Quiz Night at the Jolly Fisherman

25th April 201827th August 2018 David Cant

  Click on the title of this post to see the Craster poster  

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Regular weekly Club rowing and forthcoming events

10th April 2018 David Cant

The calendar now reflects weekly slots for Thursday morning rowing and Sunday morning. Timings on Sunday may vary a bit with the tide heights – we still have the option of launching from the river at high tide in the… Read moreRegular weekly Club rowing and forthcoming events

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March 25th – first Club Session of 2018

25th March 2018 David Cant

Sunny skies and calm seas – such a contrast to the week before . Those that ventured out enjoyed excellent conditions , followed by coffee and hot x buns. We tried out a new sea anchor drone  to help land… Read moreMarch 25th – first Club Session of 2018

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March 2018 Newsletter

19th March 201819th March 2018 David Cant

  ALNMOUTH COMMUNITY ROWING MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER   The season opens With snow still piled along the sides of roads but with Spring bulbs appearing, we prepare for what has become our traditional “season opener” at Alnmouth on March 18th…. Read moreMarch 2018 Newsletter

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Diary note – a weekend rowing in the Lakes – July 13-15

10th March 2018 David Cant

John Ellis is able to organise  beds in two holiday lets in Staveley . From there we can drive to the Lakes each day and socialise in the evenings. We have done it before – the plan is to leave… Read moreDiary note – a weekend rowing in the Lakes – July 13-15

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Working or chatting (or both!)

10th March 201810th March 2018 Dave Foote

Maintenance is into the home run and also Thursday saw the very start of Spring weather – perfect for working and chatting!

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Season Opener Event – for your diary – Sunday March 18th

6th March 20186th March 2018 David Cant

Warmer sunnier weather seems a long way off at the moment , but the Season Opener takes place on Sunday March 18th . There is a super high tide at 4pm, so the plan is to meet at 12 noon… Read moreSeason Opener Event – for your diary – Sunday March 18th

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A new facility in the Lifeboat House

6th March 20186th March 2018 David Cant

The new mezzanine deck now houses a number of kayaks as well as a Mirror hull which belongs to Jo . This is now an area where maintenance work can be carried out and is available to all Members. Obviously… Read moreA new facility in the Lifeboat House

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Maintenance work progresses

19th February 201819th February 2018 David Cant

Below is  a photo of the working party gathered after a session on Sunday 18th February . Still a few more weeks of work ahead. Thanks to all who have helped out so far and there is still time for… Read moreMaintenance work progresses

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Forthcoming activities and events

3rd February 20184th February 2018 David Cant

Sunday Feb 11th – 10am to noon at the Lifeboat house – boathouse maintenance working party – all members welcome. Sunday Feb 11th – 12.30 to 14.00  at the Lifeboat house – members’ meeting : activities for the year ahead;… Read moreForthcoming activities and events

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Boxing Day gathering

27th December 201727th December 2017 Dave Foote

Big thank you to all the movers and shakers behind the Boxing Day gathering at the LBH.  So especially to Sue, Jenny, John, Rhoda, Pauline for doing most of the work.  It was a shame that the sea was a… Read moreBoxing Day gathering

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Membership for 2018

18th December 201718th December 2017 Dave Foote

A reminder that the REDUCED membership fee for 2018 is now due (£25 single – bargain!) Also a little test to see if I can add the membership form to this post, and of course to see if any member… Read moreMembership for 2018

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ACR Committee for 2018

7th December 20177th December 2017 David Cant

At the AGM on 6th December 2017, the members approved the following  to serve as the Committee for 2018: Chairman  Dave Foote , Secretary David Cant , Treasurer Mike Ewen , Charles Jones , John Ellis , Pauline Fearey.

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BOXING DAY SOCIAL

1st December 20171st December 2017 John Ellis

For the past 2 years we’ve had a social gathering at LBH about mid-day on Boxing Day;there is usually talk of rowing but what wins the day is more likely to be standing round a fire with soup, mince pies… Read moreBOXING DAY SOCIAL

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CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

29th October 201729th October 2017 David Cant

The AGM of the Club is to be held on Wednesday December 6th at Lesbury Village Hall , commencing 7pm. Notice of the Meeting and draft agenda are set out below, as well as the Annual Report.   Notice of… Read moreCLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Member update 25th September

25th September 201725th September 2017 David Cant

Breakfast Row on  Autumn Thursday mornings The plan is to carry on meeting at the boathouse just after sunrise to row if conditions allow but to have a social and a bit of breakfast together . If conditions are too… Read moreMember update 25th September

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Tweed Row and Paxton Picnic September 17th

18th September 201718th September 2017 David Cant

The weather was kind and the members who went along had a good day . We had 8 people which was enough for a crew change .  It took about an hour’s rowing each way on a Neap Tide. The… Read moreTweed Row and Paxton Picnic September 17th

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Members’ Update September 2017

14th September 201714th September 2017 David Cant

This update provides details of rowing and social events and preliminary details of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.   Firstly to welcome to the new members this year , and in particular 5 joining in the  last few weeks – … Read moreMembers’ Update September 2017

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Collieston weekend

12th June 201712th June 2017 David Cant

The weather beat the attempt  at rowing around Holy Island (see picture) , but we learned a bit about launching from the fisherman’s quay and rowing out of the harbour.Details of the planning will be put on the website for… Read moreCollieston weekend

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Newsletter 30/05/2017

30th May 201730th May 2017 administrator

The Club aims to have Three sessions a week which are ‘club rows’ and from time to time special events such as away days, with everyone welcome. We also aim to offer more dedicated rowing to groups of members who wish… Read moreNewsletter 30/05/2017

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Weekly News – 22/05/2017

22nd May 201722nd May 2017

The Club aims to have Three sessions a week which are ‘club rows’ and from time to time special events such as away days, with everyone welcome. We also aim to offer more dedicated rowing to groups of members who form… Read moreWeekly News – 22/05/2017

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Weekly News – Week starting 08/05/2017

8th May 20178th May 2017

Welcome to the weekly news from ACR This week’s rows:   The Club aims to have two sessions a week which are ‘club rows’ and from time to time special events such as awaydays, with everyone welcome. We also aim… Read moreWeekly News – Week starting 08/05/2017

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Weekly News – Week starting 01/05/2017

1st May 20171st May 2017

Welcome to the weekly news from ACR This week’s rows:   The club aims to have two sessions a week which are ‘club rows’ with everyone welcome – but please book. Booked rowers will be given preference if the session… Read moreWeekly News – Week starting 01/05/2017

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Alnmouth Regatta 9 April 2017

10th April 201723rd April 2017

  What a fantastic day this was. Sun, sea and Barbecue with the occasional rowing. The Bridge skiff race was brilliant – a “le Mans” start from the beach and a time trial to the bridge and back. Coquet Spirit… Read moreAlnmouth Regatta 9 April 2017

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Fishing Trips

23rd March 201724th March 2017

Some members have express a interest in going fishing in the spring and summer. Recreational sea angling is a selective, environmentally friendly and low-impact fishing activity, and is the primary coastal recreation activity  and is of great social  importance. This… Read moreFishing Trips

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Where does it go?

26th April 202126th April 2021 Pauline Fearey

A short video explaining where all the equipment lives in the boathouse. This is once all covid restrictions have ceased.

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Using the boat straps

26th April 202126th April 2021 Pauline Fearey

I know many of us, myself included, struggle to attach and remove the straps from the boat. Here is a short video explaining how to do it, plus the differences in the anchor points of the small and large trailers.

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