Coastal Rowing

The skiff is purchased as a kit of pre-cut plywood parts. The hull being constructed upside-down over a set of frames, and all parts are held together using epoxy-based glue. 

 

In order for this project to happen, we need to fulfil the following prerequisites -

 

1. We need somewhere to build it - We are very fortunate that the Dunoon Community Shed has kindly offered us space for the build. 

 

2. We need someone to lead the build - Again, we are fortunate in that we have Ali Marshall, who has volunteered. Ali is a carpenter by trade and is keen to lead the actual building and share his skills with others.

 

3. We need a team of builders – The build involves many skills ranging from planning, purchasing, carpentry, preparation, painting and supplying tea and coffee! We would also like to document the build process, so we would need helpers to create and maintain a blog of the build process and, once complete, update the blog as necessary.

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Once funding is in place, we will hold a consultation with anyone interested in participating in the build process and work out the relevant roles for the volunteers.

 

4. We need to fund the skiff - it is estimated that the cost of building the skiff will be around £8,500. The plan is to raise the money through grants, community funding and club fundraising events, and not to draw on the club reserves. A subcommittee headed by Marion Bowen has been set up to work on the funding.  

 

Further information on the St Ayles Skiff  can be found at -

 

https://scottishcoastalrowing.org/ and 

https://www.staylesinternational.org/

 

If you are still reading, then you may be keen to get involved, either with the build or with the funding. If so, then please drop a message to info@hlsc.co.uk.