In early Spring of 2026, we are raising funds for our rowing club by taking on an ambitious open-sea challenge: rowing from the Isle of Whithorn to the Isle of Man, in our traditional hand-built wooden St Ayles skiff, Ninian.

Every pound raised will go directly back into our club, helping us to:

Make rowing accessible to more people in our local community

Support training and safety equipment

Maintain and improve our boats

Upkeep and maintenance of our boatshed

Our club brings together rowers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. This incredible challenge represents real community spirit: ordinary people doing something extraordinary by pulling together.

By supporting this row, you’re not just backing this epic journey, you’re investing in community, heritage, health (both mental and physical) and shared achievement.

Thank you for helping us to make the crossing and for being part of our future journey.