We are RowPorty!

The Boats

We’ve built  Ice Breaker & Jenny Skylark, two five person rowing skiffs, for everyone in Portobello to row for fun, exercise & racing. The boats are St Ayles Skiffs, designed by internationally renowned small boat designer Iain Oughtred for the Scottish Coastal Rowing Project.

The Rowing

We row for exercise, for sociability and then joy of being on the water. For many of us the fun of competition is also important, racing against similar clubs around Scotland end elsewhere – all competing in similar St Ayles skiffs. Like everyone we like to win, but if we don’t we still get a buzz. The regatta season runs from May to September.

In summer we also do longer rowing journeys with other clubs, e.g. to Inchkeith, Bass Rock, the River Tweed and Lewis.

The Club

Rowporty is open to everyone (over 16) – no rowing experience is required.

RowPorty is the rowing section of the Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club. and is affiliated to the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association. Sessions are organised throughout the week including:

  • Training sessions
  • Social rowing including
  • Introductory sessions for novices
  • Inter-club regattas

Join Us

Rowporty, the rowing section of Portobello Sailing and Kayaking Club, is happy to accept newcomers – please contact us at row@pskc.org.uk.

What to wear & bring

Clothes

  • You will get wet, probably up to your knees.
  • Wear stuff that can get wet without soaking up too much water – sports trousers and leggings are good, but not jeans. 
  • Light waterproof jacket that you can easily take off
  • Launching trousers are useful and keep your feet dry
  • Layers rather than heavy clothes

Footwear

  • Old trainers, sandals, crocs, wetsuit boots/socks etc.
  • Do not wear wellies – they will get full of water. 

Also:

  • A bottle of drinking water, especially if it’s hot
  • Warm clothing to put on afterwards
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen, if it’s sunny
  • A waterproof bag or case for your phone – or leave it behind.

Changing Facilities

We don’t have any changing facilities, but you can change and shower at the nearby Portobello Swim Centre for a small charge.

Further Information

This website is no longer a primary means of communication within the club, having been superseded by Spond. However information published over the years is still available here. Much of this is not now current, but may still be useful.