WPGC Stream Team Coverage 2025
The Stream Team are back—prepped and ready to bring you live coverage of all the racing action. A huge thank you to Sharp’s Brewery for...More
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Denmark To Host 2026 Atlantic Challenge
Between 1-8th August 2026, Atlantic Challenge GB will be taking a crew of young people from across England, Scotland and Wales to compete in the...More
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Tackling the Three Rivers
Caradon Gig Club’s annual Three Rivers Race marked the start of the 2025 racing season in Saltash on Saturday, March 8th. This challenging 6-mile race...More
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A Legacy In Every Stroke
The name says it all—The Hunkin Regatta is a celebration of the extraordinary craftsmanship of Maurice and Louis Hunkin, two of the most respected boatbuilders...More
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A Day At The Tamar Winter League
Thanks to Alex from Coxside Gig Club who shared his day with us! As someone who loves a good winter rowing challenge, I was thrilled...More
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Penny Chuter OBE: A Life In Rowing
Tribute written by Fred Hall. It is a cold but bright afternoon in early December on the Carrick Roads. A Devoran crew is pulling away...More
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Harbour Home For Bristol
Thank you to Natalie Rance for reporting on the day. Saturday 18th January 2025 saw the exciting launch of our Bristol Gig Club’s (BGC) first...More
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Between Storms: South Devon Winter League
River Teign Rowing Club (RTRC) hosted a successful South Devon Winter League fixture on Saturday, January 25th, during a calm spell between Storms Eowyn and...More
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Bude Hosts Roadford Races – Round 3
Written by Jan Keat. Bude Pilot Gig Club hosted a thrilling third round of the Roadford Races Winter League on Saturday, January 18th. The event...More
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New Adventures For Old Harry
Sarah Price and Polly Schafer, the founders of Brading Haven Gig Rowers Bembridge, which is part of Brading Haven Yacht Club, received the very best...More
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How Chiropractic Care Can Keep You on the Water
I am Amy Brothwell, a chiropractor based at Newquay chiropractic clinic. Growing up I competed nationally in swimming; I know firsthand how important it is...More
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From Oars to Art: Sophie Bagnall
I moved to Cornwall 10 years ago to work as a vet and first learned about gig rowing through my parents, who had joined Rock...More
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Bristol Have A Go Rowing
In June 2023, Bristol Gig Club launched an inspiring initiative called Have A Go Rowing to introduce refugees and asylum seekers to the joys of...More
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World’s Toughest Row For Looe Rowers
The 2024 edition of the World’s Toughest Row promises to be an unforgettable challenge, and a team of determined gig rowers from Looe are ready...More
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Dart Gig Club Spreads Holiday Cheer
A big thank you to Ginny Farrell from the Dart Gig Club press office for sharing this heartwarming story. Santa and his trusty Elf brought...More
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Appledore JAM!
This year’s Juniors and Masters Regatta, hosted by Appledore Pilot Gig Club, welcomed 37 crews from 11 clubs. The idea for the event originated over...More
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Gig Rescue Trialled At Brixham
On the 26th of September Brixham Gig Club, Torbay RNLI, and Spinlock joined forces for a unique safety exercise. The goal was to explore the...More
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Winter League Kicks Off In Fowey
On the morning of November 9th, River Fowey Gig Club once again hosted the St Austell Bay Winter League, kicking off the new season with...More
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Ilfracombe’s 24-Hour Ergathon
On January the 4th, Ilfracombe Pilot Gig Club is embarking on an exciting challenge to raise £6,000 for six Concept 2 rowing machines, a key...More
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Return Of The Roadford Races
A big thank you to Sarah Welburn for capturing the highlights of a memorable day at the Roadford Races! It was an early start for...More
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Gig Rowing & Me: Kane Underwood
Motivated to share his connection to gig rowing, Kane Underwood shares how the sport has helped him build confidence despite the challenges of living with...More
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Cornwall’s Near Sweep At National County Championships
On the 13th of October, crews from Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, gathered in Plymouth, ready to compete for the title of...More
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Autumn Spirit At The Tamar Challenge
On 12th October, Cotehele Quay Gig club hosted its annual Tamar Challenge, bringing together 18 hardy crews for this endurance event. The day kicked off...More
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Porths & Gigs Beneath The Tides
Cornwall Archaeological Unit (CAU), with volunteer trainees from Scilly and Cornwall, have been surveying and scanning sites of the traditional pilot gig sheds on the...More
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The Ouse Yardstick Project
Thanks to Will from Affinity Rowing Club for sharing this article. It was about half an hour before the start of the race when Ben...More
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