Portsoy June 2016

NBRC headed to the North East, to Portsoy, on the Moray Coast. Skiff racing there is only a small part of a traditional boat festival (fewer beards and brown sails than you might imagine, but lots of music, food, and busy crowds of happy people). I never got to meet the person on the PA, …

Newhaven June 2016

Just like last year,  hardy souls from 9 Rowing clubs made the pilgrimage to Newhaven for the annual row/run/sail in the name of racing, powered by legs/wind/arms, and any other motive forces you may care to mention. Newhaven were fantastic in their organisation of the event. All participants were made to feel very welcome; drinks …

Rowing of the Marches

Musselburgh’s Riding of the Marches is a local tradition which goes back over 300 years where, once every 21 years, a procession of locals many on horseback travel around the old town boundaries cutting turfs and declaring ‘ It’s a’ oor ain.’ This year’s event is on Friday 29 July. Eskmuthe Rowing Club decided to …