Mixed Championships 2019 – The Preview

Tomorrow see’s 42 CPGA clubs, many taking B and C crews also, take to the waters in Saltash for the annual Mixed Championships hosted by Caradon Gig Club.  If you are new to this, or it’s been a few years since you last entered, you are probably wondering how do you progress? How is each heat run? When will my races be? Well, we have you covered with this guide!

 

The Rules

 

Well first up, good news – everyone will get at least two rows! (I can see most of you fist pumping at that news 😉 ) So how do you progress from your heat? Below we have outlined how each race progresses to the next round;

 

Mixed vets

• Round 1: first 2 in each heat progress to semi finals
(rest to repechage)
• Repechage: winner of each heat progresses to semi finals
• Semi finals: first 2 in each heat progress to final

 

Mixed super-vets

• Round 1: first 2 in each heat progress to semi finals
(rest to repechage)
• Repechage: winner of each heat progresses to semi finals
• Semi finals: first 3 in each heat progress to final

 

Mixed under 18’s

• Round 1: first 3 in each heat progress final
(rest to plate final)

 

Mixed under 15’s
• Straight final

 

Mixed – open

• Round 1: first 2 in each heat progress to quarter finals (rest to repechage)
• Repechage: winner of each heat progresses to quarter finals
• Quarter finals: first 3 in each heat progress to semi finals
• Semi finals: first 2 in each heat progresses to final

 

Race Order

 

So when will my race be?  In a packed schedule, Caradon have made sure all the racing is spread out to give enough rest for those progressing along keeping everyone interested in the day, find all the timings in the below;

 

Approx start times only
Mixed Vets Round 1 9a.m.
Mixed Round 1 9.45a.m.
Mixed Super Vets Round 1 11a.m.
Mixed Round 1 Repechage 11.30a.m.
Mixed Vets Repechage 12.15p.m.
Mixed Quarter Finals 12.45p.m.
Mixed Super Vets Repechage 1.30p.m.
Mixed U18 round 1 2.00p.m.
Mixed Vets Semi finals 2.30p.m.
Mixed Semi Finals 3.00p.m.
Mixed U18 Plate final 3.15p.m.
Mixed Super Vets Semi Finals 3.30p.m.
Mixed U15 Final 3.45p.m.
Mixed U18 Final 4.00p.m.
Mixed Vets Final 4.15p.m.
Mixed Super Vets Final 4.30p.m.
Mixed Final 4.45p.m.
PRESENTATION 5.15p.m.

 

The Weather

 

 

Courtesy of BBC Weather – It looks like it will be a warm, fine day with a slight easterly breeze and very small chance of rain. Perfect racing conditions for the championships! Make sure you bring plenty of water and suncream – remember to stay hydrated as it can be a long day at the Championships.

 

The Draws

 

We posted the draws last week – but if you missed them here they are again!

 

The Gigs

 

The draw for the boats will take place in the morning so make sure you check out the notice board on the green so you know which boat you are getting into!

Mixed Championships 2018

 

So who are the competition? Who do we need to beat to get on that podium? Below you will find all of last years winners and finalists, many of which will be racing again this year to defend their mixed crowns

 

Mixed U15 Plate Winners: Caradon B
Mixed U18 Plate Winners: Mounts Bay

Mixed Under 15 Final:
1st Fowey
2nd Rame
3rd Caradon
4th Brixham
5th Coverack

Mixed Under 18 Final:
1st Coverack
2nd Rame
3rd Fowey
4th Caradon
5th Ilfracombe
6th Brixham

Mixed Super Vets Final:
1st Falmouth
2nd Rock
3rd Caradon
4th Helford
5th Rame
6th Ilfracombe

Mixed Vets Final:
1st Charlestown
2nd Caradon
3rd Dartmouth
4th Salcombe
5th Ilfracombe

Mixed Final:
1st Looe
2nd Caradon A
3rd Mounts Bay
4th Caradon B
5th Coverack
6th Fowey

 

 

We hope you have a brilliant day and good luck to all crews!!

 

GigRower Team