We are an association of coastal rowing clubs in the East of England, who all own and race the Haker's Yard Gig, built by apprenticies from Pioneer Sailing Trust at Harker's Yard in Brightlingsea, Essex.
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BCRC was formed in April 2011 by a small group of enthusiasts and has grown to approximately 50 members; the Club is open to anyone interested in getting afloat and enjoying some exercise in beautiful surroundings with like-minded people. Whether you’re competetive, or just want to get out in a boat and socialise, the Club will have a warm welcome for you.
Our gigs: Velocity & Vanduara
https://www.facebook.com/BRIGHTLINGSEACOASTALROWINGCLUB/
The aim of the club goal is to promote and facilitate the sport of amateur sailing and water-sports including rowing and seamanship.
Our gigs: Moliette & Violette
https://www.facebook.com/BrightlingseaUCSCRowingClub/
Burnham on Crouch Coastal Rowing Club was formed in the summer of 2014 by the local community for the local community.
Our gigs: Willow & Wren
https://www.facebook.com/Burnham-on-Crouch-Coastal-Rowing-Club-703270959759628/
Maldon Gig Rowing Club was formed in the summer of 2013. Our aim is to get as many people as possible out rowing and racing our two beautiful Harkers Yard Gigs. We are regularly seen training at weekends down on The Hythe by The Queens Head.
Our gigs: Record Reign & Ready
https://www.facebook.com/maldongig/
Traditionally a sailing and social club, Marconi wanted to branch out enabling more people to enjoy our quiet and accessible waters, using only natural power beyond just the wind (as occasionally there may not be any!). Rowing was a natural choice.
Our gig: Elettra
http://www.marconi-sc.org.uk/sailing/fleets/rowing/
Mersea Island Rowing Club was formed to promote amateur rowing in Mersea and surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of rowing from sliding seat single sculls to a large four oared Harker's Yard Gig. We became affiliated to British Rowing in May 2013 and East Coast Rowing Association in 2014.
Our gig: Mehalah
https://www.facebook.com/merseaislandrowingclub/
O.A.R. is a group of likeminded people who are looking for new rowing challenges and adventures!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088478829051
For people who want to row on the river.
We row for fun, sport and fitness.
Although many of us live in Rowhedge, you can live anywhere and still join the club.
Come and try out rowing or just support our lively social events and races.
Our gigs: Tyrant & Aquiline
https://www.facebook.com/Rowhedge-Coastal-Rowing-Club-226025230859859/
Manningtree and the Stour Sailing Club make an great base for the many waterborne interests its members are active in. From competive sailboat racing and multi oar Rowing in Skiffs, to gentle cruising in both power and sailing boats - we have an active fishing section and a good number of canoeists!
Our gig: William Rose
https://www.facebook.com/stoursailingclub/
The Victoria Rowing Club established in 2023 in Burnham-on-Crouch.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092528230406
We row, we race, we socialse! We are the Wivenhoe Corsairs Community Rowing Club offering both social rowing and competitive racing in our Harkers Yard gig "Defiance" on the River Colne and further afield. We are seeking new members, so if you would like to come for a row with us please get in touch.
Our gig: Defiance
https://www.facebook.com/wivenhoecorsairs/
We participate in a number of local and national coastal rowing races throughout the year. We have a varied calendar of rowing and other social events. Please send us a message if you would like to join us or find out a bit more about the club.
Our gig: Audacity
https://www.facebook.com/Wivgigs/