About Us

Our Mission

To make coastal rowing accessible, enjoyable, and safe for everyone in Blyth and the surrounding area.

Our Values

Inclusitivity, Safety, Community, and Respect.

Our Boats

We have two St Ayles Skiffs - Crofton and Bebside.

21st century

Blyth Community Rowing Club formed in 2014 as part of a town wide initiative to bring rowing back to Blyth after an abscence of 50 plus years. Members of the community built their first St Ayles skiff in a vacant shop unit in the Keel Row Shopping Centre. As part of the Blyth Maritime Festival 'Crofton' was paraded down the town’s high street alongside a full marching band and floats before being launched for her maiden voyage.

After the success of 'Crofton' BCRC built another skiff in conjunction with Blyth Academy and 'Bebside' was launched in the summer of 2016. All this was made possible with funding from Olympic Legacy money and the support of:

Blyth Town Council
Steve Bradley, Blyth Town Team
Royal Northumberland Yacht club
James Andrew, British Rowing
Port of Blyth
The local community of Blyth