About us
Arran Coastal Rowing Club was founded in early 2015 and is based at Arran Yacht Club in Lamlash. Iolair, Arran's first skiff (small, wooden boat which can be rowed by four people) was named and launched on Saturday, 19th September 2015 at the yacht club in Lamlash. The second one “Seabhag” (built on behalf of and financed by Arran Junior Sailing Club) was launched on 17th September 2016. Both skiffs are available for joint activities. ACRC is a member of the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association.
Coastal rowing is a very accessible sport. You do not need huge resources or specialist knowledge to become involved. All the rowers have a contribution to make to the forward movement of the boat, and all share the same rewards. It is exhilarating, enjoyable and gently challenging. Read more...
And we can cater for some types of physical ability - for more info see our new page about Adaptive Rowing.
What is a skiff?
The St Ayles Skiff is 22ft, with a beam of 5’8″. The standard crew is four rowers, each with a single oar, and a coxswain. The name of the design comes from the former chapel which now forms the entrance to the Scottish Fisheries Museum.
Why do coastal rowing?
It's fun, satisfying, you meet new people and have a sense of teamwork. And.. get fit without even noticing it. What more could you want?
Book an outing
Sessions must be booked by a Club Member who must be present and responsible for the safety and supervision of any session they book.
News
Arran Coastal Rowing Club is hosting its second skiff rowing regatta on Saturday 16th June 2018, 11am – 4pm at Lamlash Pier.
Become a member
Our membership fees are very reasonable and cover use of life jackets and changing facilities.
Merchandise | Club Wear
If you are interested in our ACRC club wear, please have a look at the "Become a Member" --> "Merchandise" section.
Coastal rowing
Skiff rowing is becoming ever more popular in coastal towns and villages around Scotland with over 160 skiffs to date and regattas (rowing competitions) are held throughout the summer. If you would like to know more about skiffs then have a look at our info page, or there's more information on the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association's website. A big thank you!
We would like to thank the following people for their kind support and tireless efforts, and without whom this project would never have got off the ground: Rory Cowan, Steve Garraway and the pupils of Arran High School for the hundreds of hours they have spent on the build, Angus Campbell for coming up with the idea in the first place, liaising with Arran Yacht Club and for lending us the money to finance the first skiff, Geoff Norris for, among many other things, his patience and persistence with grant applications, Barry Smith for allowing us to build at the High School and Dave Ingham for taking some excellent photos of the boat. And last but not least all the other rowing clubs who gave us advice and tips - very much appreciated.
We would also like to say a very big thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters: Arran Trust, Arran Yacht Club, Arran Rotary Club and RNLI. Thank you to Arran Distillery and the Arran Cheese Shop for supporting our regattas here on Arran.
We would also like to say a very big thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters: Arran Trust, Arran Yacht Club, Arran Rotary Club and RNLI. Thank you to Arran Distillery and the Arran Cheese Shop for supporting our regattas here on Arran.