The History of Borth Rowing Club

The Rowing ClubLongboat rowing in Borth began in Summer 2000, with locals being invited to try out the sport by founder member and former Aberystwyth club rower, Lyn Rees, in a longboat borrowed from the Aberystwyth club.

In early Spring 2001 the group became a club, introduced a constitution, entered our first league races and began training a mixed team for the Ireland-Wales "Celtic Challenge", which we entered in May 2002.

The Club Today

Rowing into the SunsetThe club's main aim, as stated in the constitution, is "to provide facilities for rowing as both a recreational and competitive based activity promoted in the interest of social welfare and increased levels of fitness and skill for the benefit of the inhabitants of the said area." We're doing all this today - but not brilliantly, yet! So we're working on a development plan to increase members, skills and winnings! Part of this plan in to increase the club to 15 women, 15 men and 5 juniors!

We row every weekend (on Saturday and Sunday), near high tide and go out in rotation using our two Celtic LongBoats.



Ynyslas Boatyard Moorings

Our Celtic Longboats are stored at the Ynyslas Boatyard. The Boatyard is situated in the Dyfi Estuary opposite Aberdyfi and near to Aberystwyth in the Cardigan Bay. The Boatyard offer Moorings, Slipway Launching, Secure Storage, Internal & External Repairs and Servicing. They also have a 16 ton slipway hoist and large secure area for Winter Storage.

For those who just want to row for fun, that's fine - please come and join us. For those wanting to be considered for a team there will be additional team nights from March onwards. Quite a few of us do circuit training and/or other fitness training, but you'll also improve fitness through rowing.

So use our Contact Us details, send a message through the Borth Rowing Club Forum or simply turn up at one of our regular Meetings if you want to give Coastal Rowing a try.