Ferry disruption and foul winds put paid to weekend sport

Foul weather, ferry disruption and covid concerns have been responsible for a number of sport cancellations and reduced attendance numbers this week.

Among them was the cancellation of Arran AFC’s much-anticipated first home game of the season. Scheduled to take place on Sunday against Girdle Toll at the Ormidale Pavilion, the opposition team had to cancel amid concerns of becoming stuck on the island after the match.

Another important fixture was the Troon Regatta which the Arran Coastal Rowing Club was keen to attend but owing to weather conditions and Troon’s exposed harbour, Troon was left with no choice but to cancel the Saturday regatta.

Faring much better, albeit with restricted numbers, the Brodick to Glencloy race was able to go ahead on Sunday with 35 runners taking part in what was described by organisers as a successful event.

The weather was also unable to stop Arran Ladies’ Hockey Club from training on Thursday evening. Despite the West District Women’s Hockey League being cancelled this year with no matches scheduled to take place, 11 hardy souls still attended the training session.

Arran AFC’s next scheduled match is against Bobby’s Bar on Sunday August 29. The next event for Arran Coastal Rowing Club will be the Loch Awe regatta on the weekend starting Friday September 24.