NBRC travelled to Amble on the Northumberland coast last Sunday to take part in a low key ‘Regatta,’ also attended by Gosforth Community Rowing Club and Blyth Community Rowing Club.

The event was organised as more a social event which also hosted TV cameras filming for the ‘Tales of Northumberland’ series fronted by celebrity, Robson Green. He had previously been involved in the construction of the Amble skiff which had been launched only a week before. The idea was that we would all take part in a race, which in the event was a bit stage managed and focused in on Robson rowing in the Amble skiff. Endless shots were taken from cameras in ribs and a drone helicopter buzzing overhead. Our crew of Sheena, Sandy, Alan B, Jacque and cox Phil had an easy job keeping in front of the newer clubs. Jeannie and Mel supported our rowers by taking photos on shore and on the water.

The whole day was very successful particularly on shore with Robson spending time with all the rowers with lots of chat, laughs and about a million photos and selfies. We also met and socialised with the other clubs and looked forward to meeting again at future events. We particularly noticed that Amble would be a perfect location for an adventure row either up the river to Warkworth Castle or out to sea to Coquet Island.

[Ed: Apologies for earlier confusion, apparently it's a local fisherman called Robson Green, who is a favourite with our ladies]