We got the 2026 regatta season off to a cracking start at the aptly-named ‘Frostbite’ regatta at Kinghorn Loch on 1st February. This is a really friendly local event, and was an excellent opportunity for some of our members to have their first or second taste of competitive rowing. As always, the catering laid on by Kinghorn Coastal Rowing Club was second to none, and we even had the very best of February’s weather on offer. 11 of our members participated in a total of 7 events against clubs from Elie, Anstruther, North Queensferry, St Andrews, Wormit, and Kinghorn.
Timekeeper Brian
The Results!
We experienced a number of moments of special excitement including a broken footrest, hasty repairs made against the clock, and pulling an unsuspecting bystander from Wormit Rowing Club into the boat at the very last second to complete a crew – big thanks to Gail, who helped us win that race!
The event finished up with a ‘mix-and-match’ event, which saw crews from different clubs rowing together and trying out each others’ boats. We also took the opportunity to take some of our younger supporters out for a potter – it’s wonderful to be surrounded by so many enthusiastic rowers!
A Winning Crew?
Report by Finlay Robertson
