The Jurassic Gig Rowing League returns for 2022
The ten participating clubs taking part in the Jurassic League are all really excited to see its return. Bridport, Combwich, Exmouth, Langstone, Lyme Regis, Poole,...More
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Hayle Pilot Gig Club launch their new training boat: Gwinear.
There was a great turn out on Hayle beach on Saturday morning for the official launch, blessing and naming of Hayle Gig Clubs new training gig “Gwinear”....More
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CPGA Recruitment Opportunities
The CPGA are looking to appoint a contractor and an administrator as part of the development of the sport. The Cornish Pilot Gig Association is...More
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Clovelly Celebrates New Gig Shed
Clovelly Pilot Gig Club has celebrated the official opening of a new gig shed, the first time in the club’s 21-year history that it has...More
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Cornish Pilot Gig Association announces new Korev sponsorship
St Austell Brewery and the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) have extended their longstanding partnership for a 17th year. This year, the brewery’s flagship lager,...More
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A massive loss to our sport.
Some sad news to share, the sudden passing of master gig builder – David (Dave) Currah. Dave passed away on Sunday peacefully. He retired due...More
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Spanish Rowing Team visited the UK in September 2021
Nine members from Navigatio Santander a Trainera rowing club based in Santander enjoyed some fabulous days rowing in gigs in the uk. Trainera boats are...More
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Helford’s new gig, ‘Morgawr’ receives blessing in beach ceremony
Members and friends of Helford River Gig Club met at Helford Passage on Sunday to take part in the blessing and launch of the club’s...More
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Have a look at RMA gig clubs new oars
The RMA Gig Club received their first set of brand new oars painted with Royal Marines Corp colours on the blades. James Poulson personal delivered...More
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A Row around the coast of great Britain.
Close friend and fellow Cornish Pilot Gig Rower Kath Brett was diagnosed this year with Motor Neurone Disease for which there is presently no known...More
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Read about an amazing experience a Gigrower had rowing across the Atlantic Ocean
Sian Davies from Torridge Pilot Gig Club had an amazing opportunity to row the Atlantic ocean with Rannoch Adventure and jumped at the chance. Sian...More
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A Fantastic Achievement for Robert Horrell
Robert Horrell is one of our community of gigrowers and rows for Appledore Pilot Gig Club. Recently Robert has taken part in Conquor the Cape...More
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3 Gig Clubs are Famous!
Good evening Giggers, We are fortunate to have a growing, collaborative rowing community based on the River Ouse. It was amazing to see members of...More
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World Record on an Ergo
Over the Mayday Bank Holiday weekend, Lucy Bufton and Sarah Luxton from Devon took on the ultimate rowing challenge by taking on the world record...More
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Bembridge Gig Fest
Rescheduled from last year, Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club are delighted to announce a new event which they are co-organising with Bembridge Harbour Authority on the...More
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Please be aware that prior to the 21st June (at the earliest) events cannot take place. As you will see some clubs have already chosen...More
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Bermuda Pilot Gig Club (BPGC) sadly decides to postpone its International Regatta until 2022
Previously planned for October 2020, the Bermuda international regatta was put on hold due to the COVID pandemic early last year with the hopes of...More
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How Far Could Langstone Pilot Gig Club Go?
Langstone Pilot Gig Club organised an event last weekend which was really uplifting and inspiring, considering the Covid lockdown we still find ourselves in. ...More
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Yesterday was a sad day for many with the passing of David ‘Tatty’ Muirhead.
Tatty was chairman of the CPGA from 1989 – 1995. During his time at the helm the sport laid the foundations for what it...More
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Talisker Atlantic Challenge
At a time when most of us are staying at home, two local rowers have been making the most of their lockdown time and taking...More
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Port Isaac’s Tony Cook crowned fastest British rower in the British Indoor Rowing Championships 2020
With lockdown upon us last month, British Rowing took the unprecedented decision to make the British Indoor Rowing Championships (BRIC) a virtual, online event. This...More
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FOR SALE – NEW GIG
New Gig for Sale Built to CPGA Specifications Due for completion Spring 2021. View at Gweek Classic Boatyard. Price and finish on application. Contact Peter...More
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Raising money for the Newhaven Lifeboat.
Following the Brixham registered Joanna C fishing boat tragedy, crewed by Newhaven and ex-Newhaven fishermen-Newhaven Gig Rowing Club members Tracy and Rachel (Aunt and Niece)...More
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A new boat for Boscastle’s 15th anniversary
Despite 2020 being a virtual write off for racing – those couple of Winter League meetings squeezed in at the start of the year seem...More
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Boscastle to welcome a new gig next weekend
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us, both in terms of gig rowing and in the wider world, and with the cancellation...More
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