St Piran’s Day Raid 2026
Thanks to David Purchase of Boscastle & Crackington Gig Club & Rock Rowing Club for this celebratory account! In 2023, several members of Boscastle...More
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Time To Row For Gigs Worldwide
Steve Yost, a member of Gloucester Gig Rowers in the United States, has designed a scheduling tool to help clubs organise training sessions and coordinate...More
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Three Rivers Race 2026
On Saturday 14th March, Caradon Gig Club held their super successful Three Rivers endurance event welcoming clubs from as far as Essex. Even without Hayle...More
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Junior Academy For Falmouth
Falmouth Harbour is teaming up with Falmouth Pilot Gig Club to support a first-of-its-kind Junior Gig Rowing Academy to coach and encourage aspiring young rowers...More
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Margaret Lanyon – A Cornish Pilot?
Meet Vicki Aimers, a PhD Researcher at Falmouth University. In her work investigating the Lanyon family she has uncovered curious family stories about the navigation...More
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South Devon Winter League On The Dart
Thanks to Rupert Kempley for this round up of the most recent instalment of South Devon rowing rivalry. What is it with these gig rowers?...More
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2026 Hunkin Regatta
Photo credit: River Fowey Gig Club The 2026 Hunkin Regatta took place on Saturday 7th February on the River Fowey, celebrating the enduring legacy of...More
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February Roadford Races
Thanks to Sarah of Bude Pilot Gig Club for this account of the latest fixture in this popular winter series. After January’s Roadford Races fixture...More
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Somerset 525 Open For Entries
The Somerset 525 Virtual Rowing Championships are set to return on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April 2026. Perfectly timed within the winter...More
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Rob Coleman: Pushing The Limits
Long-time adventurer, Rob Coleman, is preparing for his most ambitious challenge yet, three solo feats in three years. Although he hasn’t found the time to...More
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Gig Rowers Represented At Indoor Champs
The British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) 2025 held at the NEC, Birmingham on 6th and 7th December was a thrilling showcase of indoor rowing, with...More
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Bude Lead At Roadford Races
Thanks to Jan Keats for sharing this round up of the first Roadford Races fixture of the season. The Roadford Races winter series kicked off...More
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Tony Short: A Tribute from Lyme Regis Gig Club
Thanks to Marcus Dixon for this heartfelt tribute to Lyme Regis Gig Club member Tony Short. Tony joined the Club in 2008, shortly after its...More
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Endurance Tested At Tamar Challenge 2025
The Tamar Challenge returned in fine style for 2025, delivering ideal racing conditions and the largest fleet the event has seen in its history. On...More
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Appledore Triumph At MPM 2025
Thanks to Bev Davis of Penryn Rowing Club for this report. The 33rd edition of the Muiden Pampus Muiden (MPM) race took place over Saturday...More
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Erica Hicks – Art On The Islands
You may have seen Erica’s work in the Tamarisk Gallery in the centre of Hugh Town, St Mary’s. Keen to find out how gig rowing...More
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Counties Battle In Plymouth
County crews converged at Queen Anne’s Battery in Plymouth for the 2025 National County Championships (NCC) which took place on the Cattewater. Originally planned for...More
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British Success At The FICSF Coppa Europa, Maccagno
Thanks to Linda Wills of Penryn Rowing Club for this inspiring account of the FICSF Coppa Europa in Maccagno, Italy. I was fortunate to travel...More
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Masters Champions Crowned In Plymouth
The Masters Championships was originally scheduled to be hosted by Paignton Amateur Rowing Club on Sunday 17th August but was rescheduled due to poor weather...More
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A New Will-To-Win
Torridge Pilot Gig Club, based on the Torridge Estuary in Appledore, North Devon, is celebrating 20 years of rowing. To mark the milestone, the club...More
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Barum 1Miler 2025
Thanks to Anna Cosh for this regatta report. Saturday 11th October saw Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club’s annual regatta – the Barum 1Miler. With 8 boats...More
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Men’s Newquay County Championships 2025
The Men’s Newquay County Championships 2025 took place on Sunday 28 September, following the rescheduling of the original date earlier in the month due to...More
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Women’s Newquay County Championships 2025
After being postponed due to adverse weather, the Women’s Newquay County Championships 2025 were finally held on Saturday 27 September in a condensed, action-packed format....More
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New Home For Nirvana
Thanks to Amanda Georgeson for this account of an exciting new arrival on the east coast… On Tuesday 9th September 2025 University Community Sailing Club...More
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