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Lymington River Scows

Lymington River Scows


Scows have sailed on the Lymington River for over a hundred years! The first Scows were built in early 1900's and quickly proved successful as both a sailing and rowing dinghy. It was so ideally suited as a tender to larger yachts that many builders along the East and South Coast built Scows. It was also one of the first dinghies to change successfully from clinker to construction in glass fibre, with a smooth skin inside, and it is amazing just how many of these and their older clinker counterparts are still sailing today.

The virtues of the Scow remain the same today - you can sail, row, race, potter or even fit it with an outboard. The current version is now the Lymington River Scow built locally in GRP by John Claridge Boatbuilders. A Scow will last for years and will become a family favourite over many generations.

Royal Lymington Yacht Club Scow Fleet


Over 200 of our Members participate in our Lymington River Scow fleet, in more than 100 boats. This includes non-owners who join in our events and give the sailors great support at sea and onshore throughout the year. Any Club Member may join the RLymYC Scow Division and take part in activities. A copy of the Division's Constitution may be found by clicking on the following link.  Members who don’t yet own a Scow may hire one of the two Scows owned by the Club, Valmai II and Praline.

Great boats + a crowd of friendly people = fabulous sailing + loads of fun!

The Scow Fleet organises events throughout the year, designed to provide something for every sailor to enjoy. A regular and active programme is organised including class racing and weekly potters (cruising in company) during the sailing season and talks, walks and suppers in the winter. 

In addition to our Club Scow Fleet, the Lymington River Scow Class Association organises events during the season.

Lymington Scow Potters

Scow Potters take place on Thursdays from April until the end of October. A convivial morning sail accompanied by support boats. In 2024 the Scow Potters started on Thursday 18th April and will end on Thursday 24th October. 

Scow Training

The Club organises race training and coaching for Scow sailors during the season. For more information speak to the Club Training Manager.
 

Regular Scow Racing


Monday Evening Dinghy Racing

Monday Evening Dinghy Racing takes place from April to September at 18:00, with five class starts of which two are specifically for the Lymington River Scows. There are regularly over 30 Scows afloat split into two fleets, with the keener competitors sailing in Gold and those who are looking for a less intense racing experience opting for Silver. The key thing is that the competitors choose for themselves in which fleet to race.

The season is divided into two series – the early series from April to June and the late series from June to September. In addition, we organise an Autumn Series for Scows every Monday evening in September at 17:00. 

More information and ENTER Monday Evening Dinghy Racing & the Scow Autumn Series
 

Lymington River Scow Racing

In the summer on three Tuesday evenings there are a series of three short races, followed by a Figure of Eight Race in August:
  • Hinxman Trophy: Tuesday 14th May 2024
  • Alexina Trophy: Tuesday 18th June 2024
  • Captain’s Trophy: Tuesday 16th July 2024
  • Figure of Eight Race: Sunday 01st September 2024
 

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Join the RLymYC Scow Division!


 
The Division is keen to welcome new Members of any age. If you would like to learn more, please e-mail the Divisional Secretary whose e-mail address is: [email protected]
Alternatively, should you simply wish to join, you may do so via the Club's Membership Secretary whose e-mail address is: [email protected] . 
Captain of Scows: Doug Rogerson
Vice-Captain: Mike Urwin
Treasurer/Secretary: Jane Corden
Walks Coordinator: Doug Rogerson
Potters Coordinator: Graham Neal
Race Secretary: Mike Irwin
 
Lymington River Scow Class Association (LRSCA): www.lymingtonriverscow.org