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Junior Gig Rowing Academy For Falmouth

Falmouth Harbour is teaming up with the town’s Pilot Gig Club to support a first-of-its-kind Junior Gig Rowing Academy to coach and encourage aspiring young...More

April 2, 2026 ClaireCPGA 0

Margaret Lanyon – A Cornish Pilot?

Meet Vicki Aimers, a PhD Researcher at Falmouth University. In her work investigating the Lanyon family she has uncovered curious family stories about the marine...More

April 2, 2026 ClaireCPGA 0

Somerset 525 Open For Entries

The Somerset 525 Virtual Rowing Championships are set to return on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April 2026. Perfectly timed within the winter...More

February 3, 2026 ClaireCPGA 0

Rob Coleman: Pushing The Limits

Long-time adventurer, Rob Coleman, is preparing for his most ambitious challenge yet, three solo feats in three years. Although he hasn’t found the time to...More

February 3, 2026 ClaireCPGA 0

Appledore Triumph At MPM 2025

Thanks to Bev Davis of Penryn Rowing Club for this report. The 33rd edition of the Muiden Pampus Muiden (MPM) race took place over Saturday...More

December 14, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

British Success At The FICSF Coppa Europa, Maccagno

Thanks to Linda Wills of Penryn Rowing Club for this inspiring account of the FICSF Coppa Europa in Maccagno, Italy. I was fortunate to travel...More

November 7, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

A New Will-To-Win

Torridge Pilot Gig Club, based on the Torridge Estuary in Appledore, North Devon, is celebrating 20 years of rowing. To mark the milestone, the club...More

November 6, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Dave Matthews Shares Cornish Origins

You may have seen Dave’s work gracing the walls of the homes of fellow gig rowers. Keen to find out how gig rowing has inspired...More

October 3, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Cornish Barbarians: 50 VOR 50 – A Record-Breaking Row for Noah

The Cornish Barbarians Gig Club was founded in 2018 with a simple but powerful idea: bring rowers together from across the gig rowing community to...More

September 2, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

The Gig Economy- From Covid to Creativity

Astonished by the crafting skills of the Martin family, we invited Dr Neil Martin to share his story of how a family in Oxford ended...More

July 7, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Results

Success On The Ouse

On Saturday 27th September, the annual Head of the Ouse race took place on the River Ouse in Sussex. The challenging 10km course saw crews...More

October 2, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Winter League Win For Boscastle & Crackington

This winter season’s Roadford Races reached an exciting conclusion on Saturday 12th April, with Boscastle & Crackington Gig Club finishing in top spot and securing...More

May 1, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Tackling the Three Rivers

Caradon Gig Club’s annual Three Rivers Race marked the start of the 2025 racing season in Saltash on Saturday, March 8th. This challenging 6-mile race...More

March 14, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Monty Halls At Dart Regatta

Thank you to Dart Gig Club press office and Monty Halls for this fantastic write up! The day was particularly frigid, but the gig community...More

March 4, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Falmouth Spring Into Action

The 2025 gig rowing season got off to a fantastic start on Saturday, February 22nd, as Falmouth Pilot Gig Club hosted their first spring regatta....More

March 4, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

A Legacy In Every Stroke

The name says it all—The Hunkin Regatta is a celebration of the extraordinary craftsmanship of Maurice and Louis Hunkin, two of the most respected boatbuilders...More

March 4, 2025 Jade Colton 0

A Day At The Tamar Winter League

Thanks to Alex from Coxside Gig Club who shared his day with us! As someone who loves a good winter rowing challenge, I was thrilled...More

January 31, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Between Storms: South Devon Winter League

River Teign Rowing Club (RTRC) hosted a successful South Devon Winter League fixture on Saturday, January 25th, during a calm spell between Storms Eowyn and...More

January 31, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Bude Hosts Roadford Races – Round 3

Written by Jan Keat. Bude Pilot Gig Club hosted a thrilling third round of the Roadford Races Winter League on Saturday, January 18th. The event...More

January 30, 2025 Jade Colton 0

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

Falmouth Junior Gig Rowing Academy For Falmouth

Community Margaret Lanyon – A Cornish Pilot?

Winter Leagues South Devon Winter League On The Dart