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Edinburgh Reporter
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Edinburgh Reporter
Delayed start to coastal rowing event
Skiffieworlds, the world championships of St Ayles class of coastal rowing, was due to get underway in Stranraer on Tuesday after strong winds caused the beginning of the international event to be delayed by 24 hours. Some 200 rowers from 79 clubs had signed up for the event including the likes of Eskmuthe from Fisherrow and Portobello's Eastern Rowing Club. Others travelled from much further afield, notably Australia. However, organisers had little alternative but to call a halt as a northerly wind blew directly down the eight miles of Loch Ryan making it difficult for the St Ayles coastal rowing boats to launch off the beach. Topher Dawson of Scottish Coastal Rowing, one of the Chief Umpires of SkiffieWorlds 2025, said: 'We are obviously very disappointed to miss scheduled racing, but safety comes first and we are rescheduling all the categories of racing across the rest of the week when the weather forecast is excellent. 'This is the biggest ever skiff event, and due to the size of it, rearranging the schedule is like a gigantic three dimensional jigsaw puzzle so that people don't have to race too many times in one day. 'Accepting that the weather is unpredictable is part of coastal rowing, and you just have to take it as it comes.' Stranraer is hosting the largest gathering of St Ayles coastal rowing boats in history, with a record-breaking 79 clubs competing. The coastal rowing event takes place from 6-12 July with 2,000 rowers competing with teams travelling from as far as Australia, USA, Canada, and South Africa, alongside several teams from the Netherlands and a strong contingent from across the UK and Ireland. Follow the action as and when it happens here on the Facebook page. Photo Colin Tennant Photo Colin Tennant Like this: Like Related
STV News
17-06-2025
- General
- STV News
Woman airlifted from island after slipping on rocks and falling 30ft
A woman was airlifted to safety after slipping on rocks and falling 30ft on Cramond Island in the Firth of Forth. Emergency services were called to reports of an injured woman on the east side of the island, off the coast of Edinburgh, at around 11.54am on Sunday, June 15. It is understood that the woman sustained a head injury after slipping on rocks and falling between 20 and 30 feet. Kinghorn's RNLI lifeboat was launched alongside South Queensferry, Fisherrow and Leven Coastguard Rescue Teams. Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat Kinghorn's RNLI lifeboat was launched alongside South Queensferry, Fisherrow and Leven Coastguard Rescue Teams. Kinghorn RNLI Lifeboat Due to the potential severity of the woman's injuries and the rocky surroundings, the Coastguard helicopter Rescue 199 airlifted the woman to safety. The casualty was winched and transferred to an ambulance at Cramond beach on the mainland. A spokesperson for RNLI Kinghorn said: 'Our volunteer crew was tasked as part of a multi-agency response after a female fell 20-30′ on the east side of Cramond Island. 'With ambulance crews on scene, we were requested to stand by to provide safety cover and an alternative evacuation option. 'However, with suspected potentially serious injuries and rocky surroundings, it was determined that an air lift by UK Coastguard helicopter Rescue 199 from Prestwick was the best solution. 'The casualty was winched from the location and transferred to an ambulance at Cramond beach.' A spokesperson for the Coastguard said: 'HM Coastguard responded to reports of an injured female at Cramond Island on June 15. 'Alerted at around 11am, South Queensferry, Fisherrow and Leven Coastguard Rescue Teams, an inshore lifeboat from Kinghorn RNLI and the coastguard search and rescue helicopter were sent to the scene. 'The female was transferred by helicopter into the care of the ambulance service.' The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
