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Marathon Row For Georgia’s Voice

The Cornish Barbarians once again took to the waters of St Austell Bay to complete a gruelling marathon row. Following their major success in 2023,...More

August 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Dusk Till Dawn 100k Row

On the 6th September, members of the Cattewater Gig Club will embark on an ambitious challenge, rowing 100 kilometers in Plymouth Sound from dusk until...More

August 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Modern Day Pilot Gig Race To PS Waverley

Written by Ginny Farrell and produced by Robin Johnston. In what promises to be a hotly fought 2,600 metre race out to the world’s oldest...More

August 27, 2024 Jade Colton 0

JoJo Designs With Gig Rowers In Mind

Meet Jo, founder of JoJo Designs. You may have already had the pleasure of meeting Jo at various festivals, shows, and events across the country,...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Gig Rowers Join Touching Tribute

On the evening of Sunday July 21st, Instow Beach in North Devon was the peaceful backdrop for “Floating Bye,” a touching and uplifting event that...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Celebrating Our Volunteers

Throughout June and July you have been acknowledging the volunteers that have touched the lives of others in the rowing community. Shaun Mulholland –...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Under Your Feet, Beneath Your Boats And In Front Of Your Eyes

Written by Anne Curnow Care. This evening from 21:00 onwards many beacons will be lit across the country in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of...More

June 6, 2024 Jade Colton 0

33RD World Pilot Gig Championships

What a weekend! The World Pilot Gig Championships (WPGC) 2024 was an absolute smasher featuring all the vital ingredients – great camaraderie, near perfect weather...More

May 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Rescue On The Yealm

On a typical Saturday morning training session, cox Lizzie Stone was running a junior session. Her crew consisted of five juniors with Beth McClements rowing...More

May 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

A Record Breaking Year For The Stream Team

Thanks to Doom Bar and Sharps Brewery, the GigRower Stream Team were out in full force at this year’s World Pilot Gig Championships. Our volunteers...More

May 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Results

A Picture Perfect Day In Paignton

The third round of the Senior Summer Series, hosted by Paignton Rowing Club, delivered an excellent day of rowing under near-perfect conditions. With the sun...More

August 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

ComeBoating! At Belfast Regatta

On Saturday 17th August, nine pilot gigs from around New England shared the choppy waters of upper Penobscot Bay with seventeen other human-powered craft in...More

August 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Masters Of The English Riviera

On the 18th August, seasoned rowers over the age of 60 converged on Paignton for the 2024 Masters Championships. This event, which only made its...More

August 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

River Teign Hosts Round the Islands Race

River Teign Rowing Club recently hosted its annual Round the Islands event, marking yet another successful year with a record number of 29 boats participating....More

August 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

St Mary’s Dominate U16 Championships

On the 14th of July, 138 young rowers converged at the harbour to participate in the 2024 U16 Championships. The anticipation had begun to build,...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Gigs And Goals: Across The Bay

Thank you to Porthleven Gig Club for providing this insight to the Across The Bay Race. The sun shone on Wednesday 10th July 2024 as...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

A Sunny Day at Seaford Bay Regatta

The second Seaford Bay Regatta took place in East Sussex on June 29th, hosted collaboratively by Affinity Rowing Club, Lewes Pilot Gig Club, and Newhaven...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Torridge Pilot Gig Club Host Sun-Drenched Regatta

Photo credit: Alex Lee On an unusually hot summer Sunday, Torridge Pilot Gig Club welcomed rowers and spectators alike to their annual regatta. Held on...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Caradon Shine At The Mixed Championships

The CPGA Mixed Championships always has a great atmosphere amongst the annual Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival. With races being set off thick and fast...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Vets Championships Takes Flight

On the 6th July Brixham hosted the annual Vets Championships. Rowers aged 40 and over joined forces to form crews for the first mainland championship...More

July 31, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Regattas Charlestown Rowing Club: From Struggle To Stride

Senior Summer Series A Picture Perfect Day In Paignton

Results ComeBoating! At Belfast Regatta