About Us
More of a community than a club
Our activities range from the simple enjoyment of being on the local waters where seals, dolphins and migrating sea birds are regular locals, right through to competing with other clubs in the St Ayles World Championships every three years. As a club we are also keen to promote interest in the maritime heritage of the Northumberland coast.
History of the club
Our club was formed in 2013 when a small group of local enthusiasts in Alnmouth decided to build and row their own boat. The St Ayles skiff design was specifically intended for this purpose and is a four oared rowing boat based on a traditional Fair Isle skiff. Early fundraising enabled the purchase of a skiff “kit” and timber. Our first boat, Pride of Aln, was launched in early 2015.
Pride of Aln was a great success and growth in membership encouraged and enabled us to build our second skiff, Enflaeda in 2018/19. Both boats are now out with crews several times a week and as a Club we welcome new members to come and enjoy them with us.
"Pride of Aln was a great success"
How we operate
We launch our skiffs whenever possible and have a routine of club rowing sessions several times a week. In addition, there are occasional outings to meet up with other clubs and take the skiffs by road to explore further afield. Race crews will book out one of the boats to train for upcoming races often in the shelter of the River Aln estuary.
The boats are always coxed by experienced members who are familiar with the local waters. It is the cox’s job to make sure that the crew for any outing is suited to the prevailing conditions.
As well as rowing we enjoy dedicated sessions for maintaining the boats and specific skills training. All members are encouraged to acquire a basic understanding of the sea, local conditions and some basic seamanship skills. Not surprisingly, many sessions also turn into social gatherings as well!
Location
ACR is delighted to have the support of the Alnmouth Parish Council who lease the old Alnmouth Lifeboat House to us as an operational base.
Local rowing takes place up and down the local coast within a few miles of Alnmouth covering the AONB between Amble, Coquet Island and Craster. When sea conditions are not suitable, we also enjoy rowing on the River Aln, which is very accessible on a high tide.
Location
ACR is delighted to have the support of the Alnmouth Parish Council who lease the old Alnmouth Lifeboat House to us as an operational base.
RLocal rowing takes place up and down the local coast within a few miles of Alnmouth covering the AONB between Amble, Coquet Island and Craster. When sea conditions are not suitablesuitable, we also enjoy rowing on the River Aln, which is very accessible on a high tide.
Our Sponsors
Creative agency in Northumberland
Luxury Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
The Burgage Holders of Alnmouth Common
Helping small charities build stronger communities
Giving local organisations a chance to bid for funding
Bespoke furniture, musical accessories and decorative items
An independent sports and outdoor retailer
Creating high specification, eco-friendly properties
