Juniors Take Centre Stage at First International Championships
On the bright morning of October 12th, the inaugural Junior International Championships, sponsored by Plymouth City Bus and Go Cornwall Bus, took place at the...More
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A BIG Finale!
The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club (BPGC) wrapped up its fourth Bermuda International Regatta with stunning weather and thrilling competition, as local and international crews gathered...More
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Bigger & Better: 5 Islands Regatta 2024
Thanks to 5 Islands Event Manager and Poole Gig Club member, Carl Haslam for providing this race report. 2024 saw the Poole 5 Islands Regatta...More
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Clevedon Claims Glory
Clevedon Pilot Gig Club hosted its 2024 regatta earlier this month, drawing a bustling crowd with crews and spectators from Somerset and Bristol despite challenging...More
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The BIG Regatta at Mangrove Bay
This year’s BIG Regatta, hosted by Bermuda Pilot Gig Club kicked off on 20th October, with teams from Bermuda and around the world gathering for...More
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2025 Competition Winners Announced!
After a flurry of excellent entries during 2024 we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 GigRower Calendar Competition, sponsored by Ann’s Pasties....More
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A Journey to Gig Rowing-Inspired Designs
Inspired by the sport of gig rowing, Inga Drazniece creates beautiful artwork featuring island gigs, from paintings to gift cards, all printed on recycled materials. Keen to...More
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Thunderstruck: Weymouth Regatta Challenged By The Elements
After putting all the necessary preparation is place, Weymouth Rowing Club was excited to be hosting a weekend of racing on Saturday August 31st and...More
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Racing Spirit On The Ouse
On Saturday, 7th September crews from 14 fixed-seat rowing clubs arrived to grey clouds and persistent drizzle shrouding Newhaven Port in Sussex for the 2024...More
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Tradition On The Thames: Great River Race
The Great River Race is London’s River Marathon, a stunning boat race that spans 21.6 miles from Millwall in the East to Richmond in the...More
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Sold – Amelie
Post Update – Now Sold! Newhaven Gig Rowing Club is selling Amelie, a wooden Cornish Pilot Gig, registration #32. The gig is in good condition,...More
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Charlestown Rowing Club: From Struggle To Stride
Written by Vicky Bird, Charlestown Rowing Club Rower, Cox and Fundraising Officer Charlestown Rowing Club’s 2024 event was a blinder this year! Following lockdown, our...More
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A Picture Perfect Day In Paignton
The third round of the Senior Summer Series, hosted by Paignton Rowing Club, delivered an excellent day of rowing under near-perfect conditions. With the sun...More
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ComeBoating! At Belfast Regatta
On Saturday 17th August, nine pilot gigs from around New England shared the choppy waters of upper Penobscot Bay with seventeen other human-powered craft in...More
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Masters Of The English Riviera
On the 18th August, seasoned rowers over the age of 60 converged on Paignton for the 2024 Masters Championships. This event, which only made its...More
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Marathon Row For Georgia’s Voice
The Cornish Barbarians once again took to the waters of St Austell Bay to complete a gruelling marathon row. Following their major success in 2023,...More
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Dusk Till Dawn 100k Row
On the 6th September, members of the Cattewater Gig Club will embark on an ambitious challenge, rowing 100 kilometers in Plymouth Sound from dusk until...More
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River Teign Hosts Round the Islands Race
River Teign Rowing Club recently hosted its annual Round the Islands event, marking yet another successful year with a record number of 29 boats participating....More
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Modern Day Pilot Gig Race To PS Waverley
Written by Ginny Farrell and produced by Robin Johnston. In what promises to be a hotly fought 2,600 metre race out to the world’s oldest...More
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St Mary’s Dominate U16 Championships
On the 14th of July, 138 young rowers converged at the harbour to participate in the 2024 U16 Championships. The anticipation had begun to build,...More
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Gigs And Goals: Across The Bay
Thank you to Porthleven Gig Club for providing this insight to the Across The Bay Race. The sun shone on Wednesday 10th July 2024 as...More
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JoJo Designs With Gig Rowers In Mind
Meet Jo, founder of JoJo Designs. You may have already had the pleasure of meeting Jo at various festivals, shows, and events across the country,...More
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A Sunny Day at Seaford Bay Regatta
The second Seaford Bay Regatta took place in East Sussex on June 29th, hosted collaboratively by Affinity Rowing Club, Lewes Pilot Gig Club, and Newhaven...More
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Torridge Pilot Gig Club Host Sun-Drenched Regatta
Photo credit: Alex Lee On an unusually hot summer Sunday, Torridge Pilot Gig Club welcomed rowers and spectators alike to their annual regatta. Held on...More
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Gig Rowers Join Touching Tribute
On the evening of Sunday July 21st, Instow Beach in North Devon was the peaceful backdrop for “Floating Bye,” a touching and uplifting event that...More
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