American Gig Rowers hoping to row at World Championships
Some rowers from Massachusetts, USA are keen to get over for to the Scilly Championships in May this year. They’ve been training all winter and have...More
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First Gigs Shipped to Scilly Today!
This morning saw the first shipment of gigs over to the Isles of Scilly for the 2015 World Gig Championships. Fly from Newquay, Ann Glanville...More
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2015 Rules from CPGA
The CPGA have issued their 2015 General Rules and Racing Rules information pages. Click on the links below to view. Any comments? Do you think...More
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Helford Mini Scillies Round Up
PHOTOS of this event on our FACEBOOK page HERE Helford Gig Club organised one of the first events of the 2015 season last weekend and...More
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GigRower Traffic Booming
We just wanted to write a quick note to say thank you for all your support. It has been only two months since we relaunched the...More
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Feature in our magazine
CLUBS Could your club send us a write-up about your past year’s news, for inclusion in the forthcoming GigRower magazine? We need a few paragraphs of text...More
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Record number of entries for 3 Rivers Race
75 gigs are entered to race at Caradon Gig Club’s event on Saturday March 14th. With 57 boats last year, this represents a 31% increase...More
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Cornwall Rowing Association 2015 Regatta Calendar
Gig Rowers are often keen to also row in the Cornwall Rowing Association Skiff and Flashboat regattas. Many gig clubs have their own boats which...More
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Talk on the history of Gig Rowing
Today saw an informative and stimulating talk at the National Maritime Museum, Cornwall, from Pilot Gig World Champion Mel Williams, entitled Rowing, Racing and Revival. Mel...More
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Penryn RC Good Friday Race Invite
This popular pursuit race, open to all oar or paddled craft, is back with a different format. This time launch and recovery of boats will be...More
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Brixham new build coming along nicely
Brixham have a new gig on the way in time for Scilly. They’re hoping to launch her by the start of April. A Brian Pomeroy build,...More
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New gigs for Helford and Teign
Helford and Teign have both just taken delivery of new wooden gigs. There will be some excited crews looking forward to rowing them in Scilly!...More
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Could your business sponsor GigRower?
Dear Rowers, I think there is an opportunity for a partnership between GigRower and a company that wants its brand to be closely associated with...More
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Camping available for Scillies
St Goran Rowing Club has 2 spare camping spaces at the Garrison. Please contact secretary@sgrc.co.uk Langstone also have some spaces. Contact Robina Bream via FB or...More
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Rowing, racing and revival at the Maritime Museum
In a fascinating talk at the Maritime Museum in Falmouth on March 2, Mel Williams from Falmouth Gig Club will be discussing the history of Cornish...More
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Clubs entered for Mini-Scillies at Helford on March 7th
Tamar Tavy Bude Coverack Boscastle & Crackington Roseland Truro Cadgwith Praa Sands Cotehele Quay Penryn St Agnes Newquay Nankersey Rock Flushing & Mylor Brixham St...More
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Accommodation Available or Wanted
Let us know if you suddenly have accommodation available for the World Championships. There are plenty of people still looking and we can get it...More
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3 Rivers Top 10’s
In the build up to this year’s 3 Rivers Race on March 14th, let’s take a look back at the results from the last 3...More
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Self-catering flat available
Scillies week accommodation available on St. Mary’s. 1 week from Weds 29th April. More details available from seawaysflowerfarm@btinternet.com or take a look at this website: Seaways Farm Holiday...More
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Cattewater looking to buy secondhand oars
Any club got some good quality, second-hand oars they are willing to sell? Suitable for men. Contact Jeff Ince at Cattewater Gig Club, Plymouth via jeff3_ince@yahoo.co.uk if you...More
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3 Rivers Club Entries – so far
As of March 2nd, the following clubs have, so far, entered this year’s 3 Rivers Race. Appledore Barnstaple Boscastle Bridport Bristol Brixham Bude Cadgwith Caradon...More
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Gig Clubs – Can you swap a shipping date?
RAF St. Mawgan (affiliated to Newquay) and Mount’s Bay are looking to swap a gig shipping date as they are going to struggle to have...More
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Cox Wanted and Available for Scilly
Available If you need a cox for the Veteran’s Races on the Friday night of the World Championships, then Steven Marshall from Brixham is offering to help...More
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Moving gigs in an easier way!
If you’ve ever struggled to push your gig up a hill, then maybe this sort of machine might be the answer to your prayers. Filmed...More
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Mevagissey have spare gig for some Scilly races
Updated Feb 16th: This boat has now been lent. Mevagissey have a spare boat for the Veterans races and for a Men’s crew in...More
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