Kilclief Coastal Rowing Club

06/09/2026

🥇 🚣‍♀️ Islandmagee Challenge 🚣‍♀️🥇

Massive congratulations to our crew of
Eoghan, Connor, Stefano, Matt & Sophie (cox), who were first skiff to finish the Islandmagee Challenge, completing the challenging 16k course in an amazing time of 1:28:33

Beyond the racing, it was a privilege to be part of such a fantastic event held in support of *Hope House Ireland*, raising funds for a truly wonderful cause. A huge thank you to Whitehead Coastal Rowing Club for their brilliant hospitality and for hosting such a memorable day.

All those grueling training sessions certainly paid off in style, with Sophie steering and the lads delivering a powerhouse performance from start to finish.

03/09/2026

We are making the most of the last long evenings on Strangford Lough and had two crews out this week tackling the rain and taking on the Ocean to City ‘5 Miles from Home’ challenge 💪🏻

19/08/2026

🌈Chasing Rainbows on this Evening’s Row🌈

10/08/2026

Look who decided to join us for our evening session! 🐬 Definitely the highlight of our row. Feeling very lucky to call this place home!

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09/08/2026

🏆 One week on, and we're still pinching ourselves! 🚣‍♂️

Looking back at last week's win, with our Over 50s mixed team lifting the Iain Oughtred Trophy it means the world to everyone at Kilclief Coastal Rowing Club.

For those who might not know, Iain was the legendary designer of the St Ayles Skiff and a giant in our rowing community. When he sadly passed away in 2024, the Skiffie Festival committee created an annual race to honour his incredible legacy:

* 2024: Dundrum
* 2025: Dundrum
* 2026: Kilclief

This is so much more than just a wee trophy to us—we are deeply honoured and humbled to have our club's name connected to such a legend of the sport.

A massive thank you to everyone who cheered us on and to the committee for keeping Iain's spirit alive on the water. Here’s to the legacy! 💙🌊

03/08/2026

Day 3 Wrap Up Skiffi Festival Success! 🌊🎉

What an incredible final day at the Skiffi Festival! The competition was fierce, the energy on the water was unmatched, and our crews put on an absolute masterclass.

A massive congratulations to all our competing teams for leaving everything out there today. Here are the official podium results:
* 🥇 Over 50 Mix – 1st Place (Champions!)
* 🥈 Open Male – 2nd Place
* 🥉 Over 40 Women – 3rd Place
* 🥉 Over 40 Male – 3rd Place

By winning the Over 50 mix race, our crew picked up the Iain Oughtred Trophy🏆

Hard work, early mornings, and incredible teamwork truly paid off today. So proud of every single rower who represented us out on the water!

Thank you to the organisers, volunteers, and everyone cheering us on from the shore. Time to rest up, celebrate these fantastic results, and get ready for what's next! 🚣‍♂️💪

01/08/2026

What an incredible weekend we’ve had so far at Skiffi Festival 2026! We are immensely proud of everyone who represented our club on the water, battling it out in some tough competition and bringing home some fantastic results:

🥈 U30 Mixed – 2nd Place
🥈 280 Mixed – 2nd Place
🥉 U40 Men – 3rd Place
🥉 Over 40 Mixed – 3rd Place

A massive congratulations to all our podium finishers! But the pride doesn’t stop there—a huge, heartfelt tribute goes out to every single person who took to the oars and raced across all events so far. We left everything out on the water today. Rest up tonight, because we go again tomorrow! 💪💙

28/07/2026

Kittiwake all ready to go ahead of Skiffie Festival 2026, taking place at Delamont Country Park, Killyleahg this Friday to Sunday!

26/07/2026

Fantastic rowing event

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 – 𝟐 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🚣‍♀️☀️

Experience three days of exciting St. Ayles Skiff racing, live entertainment, local flavours, and family fun. Whether you're cheering from the shoreline or exploring the festival activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

📍 Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ
📅 31 July 2026 - 2 Aug 2026

Find out more information below
www.visitmournegullionstrangford.com/whats-on/strangford-lough-watersports-festival-skiffiefest-p793941

19/07/2026

☀️🚣 Another fantastic week on the water!

With the sun shining and Strangford Lough looking its best, our crews made the most of the beautiful conditions during training.

There's no better place to be than out on the water, building fitness, developing skills, and enjoying great company. It’s evenings like these that remind us why we love coastal rowing!!

Enjoy a few snapshots from our recent session! 🌊💙