Coigach 2013

The opening regatta of the 2013 season saw a strong North Berwick team heading north to Coigach. The NB advanced guard (Issy) managed to secure our usual camping location and before long a bustling NB community had sprung up, much to the surprise of some fishermen who came back to find their tent surrounded. The final stragglers arrived shortly after midnight to find that several of their colleagues had at great personal sacrifice remained in the pub to welcome them. [flickr photo=8768825336 size=medium]

Work In Progress

Skiff John B nearing completion of her major refit and fettling, will be relaunched soon! NB3 new build is progressing nicely and will be ready early in the summer. St Baldred is looking much healthier, thanks to sterling work by Norman and team. [flickr photo=8865327385 size=medium]   {flike id=199}

NBRC Breeze into 2013

After a prolonged absence due to the repercussions of the December storm when we’ve been more visible in the gym than on the beach, NBRC is back on the water with thanks to our very kind friends from Eyemouth who have lent us a boat while ours are under maintenance/build/repair.  [flickr photo=8628964518 size=medium]   {flike id=196}

Scottish Indoor Rowing 50+ Champion

Well done John Irvine! Representing NBRC at the Scottish Indoor Rowing Championships John posted an incredibly quick 3:08.2 for 1000m to take the Men’s 50+ Heavyweight title. Full results are here [flickr photo=8473414769 size=medium] {flike id=75}

Loony Dook Kicks Off the 2013 Season

Despite pessimistic predictions from the meteorological section of the club, 1st January saw the 2013 N.B.R.C. rowing program get off to an excellent start with two crack crews under the stern command of Robbie ‘world championships? what world championships?’ Wightman setting forth in the Skiff John B to  put on a fine show of precision …

Dec 2012 Storm

A very high tide and huge swell last night (3:00am 15 Dec 2012) wrecked North Berwick Dinghy Park and swept our beloved St Baldred into the harbour where it has suffered severe damage, losing its bow section. Skiff John B appears to be only superficially damaged although a full inspection is still to take place. …