Category Archives: Racing rowing and paddling

Sephira the Musical Ark comes to Scotland to race – and to serenade whales

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

There seems to be no limit to the rapid growth of the Scottish Coastal Rowing movement – and perhaps there’s no limit either to its ambition and imagination. A case in point is Sephira the Musical Ark – an Iain … Continue reading →

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Blakeney folks build the UK’s southern-most St Ayles skiff

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

  Photos by Ian Duffill A rowing club set up under the aegis of Blakeney Sailing Club is well on the way to completing the UK’s most southerly St Ayles rowing skiff for racing under oars. Read about the smart-looking … Continue reading →

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They day they launched pilot gig Tempest

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

A beautifully made film record of the launch day of Tempest, a pilot gig built at Lyme Regis by boat builder Gail McGarva. I wish I could make such beautiful shapes when filming events – and it wouldn’t be half bad … Continue reading →

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