Latest fixture list for 2016
The CPGA have updated the fixture list for events in 2016. We will be adding them to our own diary in the coming days. N.B....More
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Cattewater need to borrow a trailer for Scilly
UPDATE: They have now been offered a trailer! They’re very grateful for the generosity they received. Cattewater are looking for a trailer to borrow for the...More
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Official Launch of the Cornish Pilot Gig Spurr
On Saturday 5 December 2015 the official launch of Truro River Rowing Club’s new Cornish Pilot Gig Spurr took place. The launch and naming ceremony was undertaken by...More
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$100,000 spent on getting to Scilly but no gig
Steve Lock from the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club has been in touch to tell us that his crews are now getting desperate in their search...More
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Cost of shipping gigs to World Champs in 2016
The CPGA have announced that the cost of a shipping a gig over to St. Mary’s for the World Championships will rise in 2016 to...More
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Scillies Accommodation Available
The Tregarthens Hotel on St. Mary’s have just told us they still have rooms left for next summer’s World Pilot Gig Championships. Please call them on 01720...More
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GigRower to provide content for British Rowing
A few months ago GigRower received a really nice email from the head of British Rowing, Annamarie Phelps. She had read of a copy of...More
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Exclusive ‘gig themed’ Christmas cards
Calling All Gig Clubs !!!! Chrissie Snelling who rows with Clevedon Gig Club has designed four Christmas cards. They come in packs of six –...More
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Draft Fixture List for 2016
CPGA fixtures 2016 The CPGA have issued a draft version of their regatta fixture list for 2016. Please note that there will inevitably be additions...More
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Newquay Rowing Club wins £25,000 award to transform its facilities
OneFamily Foundation £25k award will fund much-needed equipment, benefiting schools, charities, armed forces and the wider community Residents in Newquay and the surrounding area were...More
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We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be partnering up with the rowing kit specialists at AGAME Sports to bring exclusive kit offers to our readers...More
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An Absolute Wreck – New book includes gig references
John Hicks QC, son of a Scilly islander and great-nephew of the pilot killed in the wreck of the Thomas W. Lawson, has written a...More
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Last chance for Newquay!
At noon today voting ends for a hotly contested battle between projects in Cornwall and London. For Newquay Rowing Club this funding means be able...More
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Muiden 2015
Full results from this year’s weekend event in Muiden, Holland are listed here. The Cornish Pilot Gigs are shown below. Some great photos are on this...More
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Tamar Challenge Results
The Tamar challenge, organised by Cotehele Quay Gig Club was held last Saturday. This was a handicap race (hence two sets of results below) starting at Saltash...More
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Tamar Challenge – Entries and Info
The Club race- The Tamar Challenge takes place this Saturday, please come and support if you can! 21 clubs are taking part are: Swanage, Bude,...More
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Record number of gig loans wanted?
It seems like we are facing another record-breaking year for entries at the World Pilot Gig Rowing Championships on Scilly. We have already heard of more...More
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Double celebration for Clevedon
Clevedon are celebrating a double end-of-season celebration. Firstly with confirmation that they have received approval for Registered Charity status, and then success in obtaining their...More
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Lyme Regis Need Boat for Scilly
Lyme Regis Gig Club are looking to borrow a gig for the World Championships at Scilly next year. It would be for the Men’s races...More
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2 Castles Race Details
Breaking NEWS – 23/10/15 – this event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the weather forecast For those of you entered to race on Saturday,...More
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Gig clubs sought for refugee charity row
The gig rowers of Nankersey Rowing Club are asking for help as they undertake a symbolic row to raise awareness of the battle to prevent thousands...More
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Tribute Presentation Evening
The CPGA have issued the following information for those attending the Tribute Presentation Evening on October 24th. Let the CPGA know if you intend going...More
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Helford River Race Results
As usual, great organisation from Helford River Gig Club, for their annual River race between Helford and Gweek. The conditions meant a change to the...More
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