Affinity Rowing Club
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Affinity Rowing Club is a growing club in Newhaven, Sussex. Friendly and inclusive, we welcome new members for social rowing, training, and racing
With our three Cornish Gigs, Grace O’Malley, Knucker & Affinity we row out to sea and up the River Ouse. We currently row from Denton Island Marina in a traditional Cornish Pilot Gig called Grace O'Malley (previously Bristol Gig Club’s Isambard). Grace O’Malley, the 16th Century Pirate Queen of Ireland. She was Queen of Umaill, chieftain of the O Maille clan, a rebel, seafarer, and fearless leader who challenged the turbulent politics of 16th century England and Ireland. While Irish legends have immortalized Grace as a courageous woman who overcame boundaries of gender imbalance and bias to fight for the independence of Ireland and protect it against the English crown; to the English, she was considered a brutal and thieving pirate, who controlled the coastlines through intimidation and plunder. Grace O’Malley was born in Ireland around 1530 as a daughter of the wealthy nobleman and sea trader Owen O'Malley. Upon his death, she inherited his large shipping and trading business. From her earliest days, she rejected the role of the 16th century woman, instead embracing the life on the sea with the fleet of O'Malley trading ships. The income from this business, as well as land inherited from her mother, enabled her to become rich and somewhat powerful .
07/10/2026
29/09/2026
Beautiful day for Head of the Ouse. Threading the needle on the way from Lewes to Newhaven. (Thank you Heather, Janie, Tray and Martin Sinnock for photos)
A wonderful day at the Midsummer Festival of the Sea!
13/06/2026
Homeward bound after an absolutely glorious day in Richmond at the London Cornish Regatta 2026.
And we won 🏅🏆🥳🎉
04/05/2026
What a weekend at the World Pilot Gig Championships! 🌊🚣♀️
Our Open crew had an incredible run – climbing 7 places overall, winning their heat on Sunday morning and moving up into Group H. Tight racing all the way, finishing in a packed field and absolutely holding their own. So proud of that performance!
Our women’s crew also delivered a solid showing, maintaining their position from last year 💪
This year hasn’t been without its challenges – with injuries across the club – but it really showed what we’re made of. Everyone pulled together, supported each other, and gave it their all ❤️
A special moment too as we saw the first race for our new gig Knucker – exciting times ahead!
And of course… it wouldn’t be the Worlds without celebrating in style – ending on a high with dancing and fun into the night at the Mermaid on the Quay 🕺✨
Hands up – who’s joining us next year
30/04/2026
A big thanks to , Avon Corinthians and Steve Lock for helping us get Knucker on the beach!
26/02/2026
Crews out to sea in the dark last night, oar illumination courtesy of portable floodlights off the side! 🔦 🌙 🚣
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