North Berwick rowers return from SkiffieFest with six medals

North Berwick Coastal Rowing Club captains Amanda Mustard and Robert Eckhart celebrate the club’s success at SkiffieFest 2026 on Strangford Lough <i>(Image: North Berwick Coastal Rowing Club)</i>
North Berwick Coastal Rowing Club captains Amanda Mustard and Robert Eckhart celebrate the club’s success at SkiffieFest 2026 on Strangford Lough (Image: North Berwick Coastal Rowing Club)
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NORTH Berwick Coastal Rowing Club has returned from Northern Ireland with six medals and a prestigious award following a highly successful SkiffieFest 2026.

The club competed in Strangford Lough against others from the UK and Ireland, securing three silver and three bronze medals over the weekend.

Their performance earned them the title of Best Overseas Club, a significant accomplishment for the East Lothian rowers.

SkiffieFest is a major event in the St Ayles coastal rowing calendar, gathering clubs from the UK and beyond.

Club captains Amanda Mustard and Robert Eckhart expressed delight at the team's performance.

They stated that the accolades were a testament to the club rowers’ dedication and hard work.

The team will now focus on their own regatta, set for Saturday, August 29.

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