Looe Rowing Club

Looe Rowing Club is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) based in Looe, a town in Cornwall, England. The club is registered with the Charity Commission under the charity number 1173921.

Purpose and Activities

The primary objective of Looe Rowing Club is to promote community participation in healthy recreation, focusing particularly on the sport of rowing. The club specializes in Cornish Pilot Gigs, a type of rowing boat traditional to Cornwall. It provides facilities, encouragement, and instruction in rowing to benefit the inhabitants of Looe and surrounding areas.

Community Engagement

Throughout the year, Looe Rowing Club offers a range of activities to engage both recreational and competitive rowers of all ages. In summer, the club hosts two weekly training evenings and participates in regattas most Saturdays. During the winter months, it organizes rowing machine sessions and weekend rowing on the water.

The club contributes to community development by running taster sessions and "Learn to Row" courses. These initiatives help introduce newcomers to the sport and foster a sense of community among members.

Notable Ventures

In addition to its local activities, Looe Rowing Club has been involved in significant charitable challenges. For instance, a group from the club, known as "Oars of Thunder," participated in the World's Toughest Row, a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean, to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Involvement in the Community

Looe Rowing Club prides itself on being an integral part of the local community. It invites potential members to join as rowers, coxswains, or volunteers, offering a warm welcome to all who are interested. The club also engages with its members through newsletters, event fixtures, and result updates.

[1] http://www.looerowingclub.co.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5104051/charity-overview [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1173921&subid=0 [4] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/CE011384 [5] https://www.looetowncouncil.gov.uk/news/looe-locals-oars-of-thunder-take-on-the-worlds-toughest-row