On The Water
Coastal rowing can just be a nice row down to the beach, moor by the pub and have a drink. That sounds perfectly good to me! But Coastal rowing also has some of the most spectacular events in the sporting calendar — open water, iconic locations, and crews of all abilities competing side by side. Here are some of the events that inspire us most, and that Wallasey CRC members could one day be lining up for.
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There's not many more stunning rowing locations than rowing up the Severn! The guys at Shropshire Adventure Rowing Club organise a unique 2 stage time-trial up and down the river, from Pengwern Boat Club.8 miles up, 6 miles back. And the locals take some beating!
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Now this is a proper weekend! Get you and your boats over to Ireland for a great day. Four different length courses, with the longest being over 17 miles. Rowed from the edge of Cork's natural coastal harbour to the City centre. Hundreds of boats, released slowest first. All washed down with a few pints of Murphey's!
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A fantastic 14 mile circumnavigation of Canvey Island, organised by the great folks at Benfleet Yacht Club Coastal Rowers. This race is open to rowing boats, kayaks, canoes and even sail craft. The sailing boats do well in the open water but struggle in the channels! Then there's barbie and beers to follow.
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London's River Marathon — a 21.6-mile race from Millwall in the East End all the way to Richmond in Surrey, passing under some of the world's most famous bridges. Over 300 crews take part in everything from traditional Thames cutters and Celtic longboats to dragon boats and novelty craft. Open to all abilities and all ages, it's an unforgettable day on the water that perfectly captures the spirit of traditional rowing.
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The ultimate adventure row — 21 miles, the full length of Loch Ness, from Fort Augustus to Dores, in whatever human-powered boat you can muster. In 2025, over 550 competitors from around the world lined up in everything from coastal sculling boats and St Ayles skiffs to dragon boats and self-built craft. The scenery is breathtaking, the camaraderie is extraordinary, and Nessie has yet to claim a finisher. The perfect long-term goal for any WCRC crew. And I can't not mention this fact... Loch Ness is so large and deep that it contains more water than all the lakes in England combined!
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Organised by our friends at the Porthmadog rowing club, this is a 14 mile race from Criccieth to Porthmadog (or the other way round depending on the weather!). A great, tough race with great people! Conditions can be 'challenging'!
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