Hello Everyone,
A training page has been added to our site. Content includes handy rowing hints from the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association and the training video from the Port of Blyth containing safety information that must be followed by visitors to the Port of Blyth.
Training Page
Hello Everyone,
We met at Tall Ships near the slipway, on Sunday the 11th May at 14:30.
There was a slight breeze however the sun was shining. There was a great turnout of 9 people. The crew went out in Crofton through the piers for a row off Blyth Beach.
There will be a rowing session this Sunday. Meet near the Tall Ship at 10.00 a.m. and we will see you there - and remember to bring wellies, if you want to keep your feet dry!
BCRC is to hold a General Meeting at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday 13 April 2025. The venue is the Port Training Services area, i.e. near the head of the slipway, but we shall have to find the most suitable spot at the time then fit the meeting in with the rowing session due. The Agenda for the Meeting is attached to this message. Please note the final entry, AOB: if you have any topic you want to discuss and it's not on the agenda, please let Hugh know in advance. Alternatively, you can raise a topic "from the floor" at the meeting but we prefer the first option, it would give us more time to dig out relevant information, facts, correspondence etc..
BCRC General Meeting Agenda 13 AprilWe now have a new boat store in South Harbour to keep our skiffs in. Safety is our number one priority at BCRC and at the Port of Blyth. Therefore, we need to ensure that club members who will access the shed to retrieve/return our skiffs watch a safety induction film and adhere to mandatory safety instructions on how to keep yourself and others safe whilst on site.
Club officials will ensure that members watch, understand and adhere to mandatory safety instructions on how to keep yourself and others safe whilst on site and maintain training records for audit purposes.
Download and complete the Inductioin Confirmation form once you have watched the induction video.In 2024 the area around our slipway was redevelpoed so we had to row for most of the year on the river Wansbeck. Many thanks to Cambois Rowing Club and Blyth Tall Ships for helping us to stay rowing in 2024 during the redevelopment works next to our slipway, which is now back in use, exclusively for Blyth Community Rowing Club. To see the redeveloped area go to:
Photo Compilation 2024
On Sunday 24 November we held our Annual General Meeting. The Chairman, Capt WH Jackson, opened the meeting at 1403 hrs and welcomed all present. Going forwards we have a new club secretary - Vince.
Photo credit: Ron Dobson
Photo credit: Terry Cavner
Hello Everyone,
We met at Tall Ships near the slipway, on Sunday the 21th May at 2pm.
This was the first row of the season in Crofton. We welcomed a new person for a trial row before geading out to sea for a short adventure.
This years Tweed Row was due to take place on Sunday 09th October. However, due to high winds the event was cancelled.
Sunday 4th September 2022
It was a great day, 4 and a half years ago, for Blyth Community Rowing Club when we moved into the Boat Store adjacent to the slipway on the River Blyth. Due to expansion works within the port we are now seeking alternative accommodation. We will hopefully have use of the slipway during construction works and will definitely be available to visit welcoming venues to row during this period.
Sunday 4th September 2022
Crofton and her crew made good speed heading from the old lifeboat slipway to just past Battleship Warf. Here the crew turned to watch (from a safe distance) the Blyth Energy River Pilot boat at 11:26 assist ship "IT Infinity" depart from Wimbourne Quay. Not sure where the the Barbados flagged vessel was heading to after its short stay in Blyth since 25/08/2022.
Today's crew: Martin, Vince, Ian, Maggie and Andy. Many thanks to Hugh for staying ashore with Elsie sipping coffee and waving us off our merry adventure.
Sunday 28th August 2022
Both boats were launched for a trip to Seaton Sluice.
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Sunday 21th August
It was great to see today's crew (Maggie, Jim, Jamie, Peter and Andy) do a stirling job rowing up the River Blyth.
The following aerial picture of Blyth was taken by Michael Bailey. How many local landmarks can you spot?
Aerial image © 2022 MichaelBailey
Updated 02th October 2022
