Celtic Challenge - A Plea to RIB Owners

Our plans to row the Celtic Challenge on the May Day Bank Holiday weekend have hit a problem....finding a RIB and crew to support us across the Irish Sea.  The race is run every two years and is the World's longest true rowing race covering 90 miles from Arklow to Aberystwyth.

Our requirement is for a RIB of over 4m length which is rated and insured for the open waters of the Irish Sea.  Also required is an altruistic crew who are happy to accept their costs and the challenge of the crossing as their reward; we can also guarantee their not wanting for a beer at the pub either!

 

So, if you are a RIB owner and are looking for a challenge where you can also help 12 hairy rowers, please get in touch here.  The Celtic Challenge website can be found at http://www.celtic-challenge.org.uk/

New Waters

A change of scenery for RWYC rowers this Sunday - the picturesque Llyn Trawsfynydd between Porthmadoc and Dolgellau.  The row was conducted in conjunction with porthmadoc Rowing Club who regularly utilise the lake.  Despite the clear skies, choppy water and high winds made for a chilly row.  So chilly in fact that Malcolm couldn't feel his legs by the end.  

Despite the cold though, all enjoyed the change of scenery and the chance to row with another club.  Porthmadoc, not content with the exertion of rowing, headed off on bicycles around the lake after the boats had been safely stowed back on the trailers.