Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club is a community-based rowing club founded in 2012. We are based at Largs Yacht Haven and row two self-built St Ayles skiffs, 'Saltire' and 'Thistle' which are used for regular training sessions, recreational rowing, community activities, and participation in coastal rowing events. We strongly adhere to The Scottish Coastal Rowing Association (SCRA) ethos of community spirit and inclusiveness. We provide an outlet for people of a wide age range (youngest currently 18 yrs, oldest >80 yrs) to partake in outdoor exercise in a socially beneficial, friendly environment. We are a welcoming and inclusive club, and no previous rowing experience is needed to join. We believe participation in Coastal Rowing is wholly beneficial to our membership's physical and mental health. Additionally, we have participated in environmental monitoring of micro-plastics in our seas locally, results being collated by the SCRA

By its very nature, our club has an ongoing requirement for essential safety equipment, including buoyancy aids, throw lines and first aid supplies to ensure all members and new participants can enjoy the sport safely. If we are successful in our bid, the funds from Locality PB will go a long way in helping us with the costs of providing this equipment and be hugely appreciated by all concerned. 

Our 2027 'shopping list' includes the following essential items:

LIFEJACKETS

2 × Crewsaver Crewfit 165N Sport Manual Lifejackets Supplier: Escape Watersports £79.95 each — £159.90

FIRST AID

5 × Ocean Safety Coastal First Aid Kits Supplier: Crewsafe Marine £29.95 each — £149.75

THROW LINES & RESCUE EQUIPMENT

7 × Seago Pro 30m Throw Lines Supplier: Seamark Nunn £32.95 each — £230.65

2 × Seago Throw Bags / Heaving Lines Supplier: YouBoat Marine £29.99 each — £59.98

2 × Seago Horseshoe Lifebuoys Supplier: Marine Super Store £26.95 each — £53.90

2 × Lalizas Lifebuoy Lights Supplier: Marine Scene £14.95 each — £29.90

5 × Plastimo Floating Rescue Knives Supplier: Pecheur.com £10.48 each — £52.40

5 × Plastimo Waterproof Floating Torches Supplier: Decathlon £10.99 each — £54.95

SKIFF TRAILER SAFETY

1 × Heavy-Duty Ratchet/Tie-Down Strap Set Supplier: Amazon £69.99

The prices shown are current advertised supplier prices, so may change before the equipment is purchased in 2027 but hopefully, this won't be the case. If prices do go up, obviously FOCCRS will make up any shortfall.