The All Wales Boat Show 2013 was held at Conwy and Deganwy marinas astride the River Conwy between the 24th and 28th of July. The show is a celebratory festival of all water-based
activities and is unique to the region, with a catchment area that
covers North Wales, the North West of England, Isle of Man, West
Midlands and Ireland.
In addition to sales stands a number of free taster activities were on offer. This included taster rows aboard Celtic Longboats of the RWYC. So it was that Branwen and Macsen made appearances; Macsen as a static stand and Branwen on the water for the tasters themselves. These involved 15 minute rows out on the waters of the Conwy which at times involved battling against a strong incoming tide - no picnic for novices.
Brian, Neil & Angie enjoying the atmosphere
As it turned out, all the sessions on offer were filled and an additional 2 sessions had to be organised to meet the demand. Hopefully, we will have recruited some new rowers and spread the news that rowing is fun.
