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Bristol Have A Go Rowing

In June 2023, Bristol Gig Club launched an inspiring initiative called Have A Go Rowing to introduce refugees and asylum seekers to the joys of...More

December 20, 2024 Jade Colton 0

World’s Toughest Row For Looe Rowers

The 2024 edition of the World’s Toughest Row promises to be an unforgettable challenge, and a team of determined gig rowers from Looe are ready...More

December 19, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Dart Gig Club Spreads Holiday Cheer

A big thank you to Ginny Farrell from the Dart Gig Club press office for sharing this heartwarming story. Santa and his trusty Elf brought...More

December 19, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Gig Rescue Trialled At Brixham

On the 26th of September Brixham Gig Club, Torbay RNLI, and Spinlock joined forces for a unique safety exercise. The goal was to explore the...More

November 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

$Ilfracombe’s 24-Hour Ergathon$ Read More

Ilfracombe’s 24-Hour Ergathon

On January the 4th, Ilfracombe Pilot Gig Club is embarking on an exciting challenge to raise £6,000 for six Concept 2 rowing machines, a key...More

November 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Gig Rowing & Me: Kane Underwood

Motivated to share his connection to gig rowing, Kane Underwood shares how the sport has helped him build confidence despite the challenges of living with...More

November 5, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Porths & Gigs Beneath The Tides

Cornwall Archaeological Unit (CAU), with volunteer trainees from Scilly and Cornwall, have been surveying and scanning sites of the traditional pilot gig sheds on the...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

The Ouse Yardstick Project

Thanks to Will from Affinity Rowing Club for sharing this article. It was about half an hour before the start of the race when Ben...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 1

Juniors Take Centre Stage at First International Championships

On the bright morning of October 12th, the inaugural Junior International Championships, sponsored by Plymouth City Bus and Go Cornwall Bus, took place at the...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

A BIG Finale!

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club (BPGC) wrapped up its fourth Bermuda International Regatta with stunning weather and thrilling competition, as local and international crews gathered...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 2

Results

Appledore JAM!

This year’s Juniors and Masters Regatta, hosted by Appledore Pilot Gig Club, welcomed 37 crews from 11 clubs. The idea for the event originated over...More

November 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Winter League Kicks Off In Fowey

On the morning of November 9th, River Fowey Gig Club once again hosted the St Austell Bay Winter League, kicking off the new season with...More

November 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Return Of The Roadford Races

A big thank you to Sarah Welburn Sarah Welburn for capturing the highlights of a memorable day at the Roadford Races! It was an early...More

November 7, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Cornwall’s Near Sweep At National County Championships

On the 13th of October, crews from Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, gathered in Plymouth, ready to compete for the title of...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Autumn Spirit At The Tamar Challenge

On 12th October, Cotehele Quay Gig club hosted its annual Tamar Challenge, bringing together 18 hardy crews for this endurance event. The day kicked off...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Juniors Take Centre Stage at First International Championships

On the bright morning of October 12th, the inaugural Junior International Championships, sponsored by Plymouth City Bus and Go Cornwall Bus, took place at the...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Bigger & Better: 5 Islands Regatta 2024

Thanks to 5 Islands Event Manager and Poole Gig Club member, Carl Haslam for providing this race report. 2024 saw the Poole 5 Islands Regatta...More

October 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Clevedon Claims Glory

Clevedon Pilot Gig Club hosted its 2024 regatta earlier this month, drawing a bustling crowd with crews and spectators from Somerset and Bristol despite challenging...More

October 25, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Elated Helford Are County Champions

New GigRower Stream Team commentator Jay Smith took to the microphone like a duck to water at the Women’s Newquay County Championships, sponsored by Doom...More

September 30, 2024 ClaireCPGA 0

Newquay Victory For Falmouth

Strong winds in the days leading up to the Men’s Newquay County Championships, sponsored by Doom Bar, made for a lively sea state on the...More

September 30, 2024 ClaireCPGA 0

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