Ayle of Quinte Skiff Club

The Battle Of The Boats continued today with 2 races for us, both Men’s and Women’s 50+. Our times were very good but not quite good enough for a medal. We are still the oldest team, although not by much, and the object of much attention. The weather today is called mizzle although we would call it light rain, and fairly warm. We came home soaked. The sea has been quite calm all week and there was very little current today. We have a day off tomorrow and plan to head into Belfast. Stay tuned. Your cub reporter reporting from Strangford Lough, Ireland Jane Dean

The Ayle Of Quinte mixed 60+ team made it to the finals in the World Skiff Championships under typical Irish skies. The team achieved a personal best time. No medals but thrilled with the achievement. Just to be part of the scene in this incredible venue was enough but to row our hearts out in the heats in the morning and qualify for the finals was brilliant. Your cub reporter reporting from Strangford Lough, Ireland Jane Dean

Skiffs Worlds day 1 and the women had a very good race. We didn’t win but we had a fine time even with the current. I was interviewed on national TV so I figure I can pay for the trip if I charge for autographs! Your cub reporter reporting from Strangford Lough, Ireland Jane Dean

The 2016 Skiffie's World Championships got off to a great start with a spectacular Sunday afternoon flotilla. The colourful skiffs rode the strong tide through the Narrows accompanied by two tall ships, a salute of cannon fire and loud cheers. The Canadian team has been interviewed on radio and television, photographed and warmly welcomed. Races start in earnest tomorrow with the women leading the Canadian team. Stay tuned! Your cub reporter reporting from Skerries, Ireland Jane Dean

LET THE RACES BEGIN Ayle of Quinte Skiff Club is entered in the following races over the next six days at the Skiffie Worlds.They will be competing in the skiff Ramharry #77 60+ Female Monday, July 25th 60+ Male Tuesday, July 26th... 60+ Mixed Wednesday, July 27th 50+ Female Thursday, July 28th Final on Friday 50+ Male Thursday, July 28th Final on Friday 50+ Mixed Saturday, July 30th Results will be posted at: https://www.facebook.com/skiffieworlds2016/ Follow the action on http://www.strangfordlough.org/skiffieworlds or on the Skiffie Worlds Facebook page Good Luck to all our Ayle of Quinte Skiff Club crews