Inverness Rowing Club
Scottish rowing club
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Inverness Rowing Club is a rowing club on the Caledonian Canal next to the River Ness based at Torvean, Inverness, Scottish Highlands.[1] The club is affiliated to Scottish Rowing.[2]
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| Location | Torvean, Inverness, Scottish Highlands |
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| Coordinates | 57.461869°N 4.245081°W |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Affiliations | Scottish Rowing |
| Website | invernessrowingclub |
History
The original club was founded in 1883 and rowed on the local canal and associated waters.[3] A boathouse was built in 1885 bt the Tomnahurich Bridge on the Caledonian Canal and two boats were bought. It is not known when the club disbanded.[4]
The current club came to existence in 1987, changing its name from Rogie Falls Boat Club.[5]
The club is due to undergo significant development over the next five years which includes a new boathouse.[6]
The club has produced several national champions.
