Caradon Shine At The Mixed Championships
The CPGA Mixed Championships always has a great atmosphere amongst the annual Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival. With races being set off thick and fast...More
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Vets Championships Takes Flight
On the 6th July Brixham hosted the annual Vets Championships. Rowers aged 40 and over joined forces to form crews for the first mainland championship...More
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Celebrating Our Volunteers
Throughout June and July you have been acknowledging the volunteers that have touched the lives of others in the rowing community. Shaun Mulholland –...More
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Weymouth Triumphant at Langstone Regatta
On a bright and sunny Saturday July 20th, Langstone Pilot Gig Club hosted their much-anticipated annual regatta. The event was graced by local clubs including...More
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Mount’s Bay Celebrate First Senior Summer Series Event
The first regatta of the brand new Senior Summer Series was hosted by Mounts Bay Gig Club on the 8th of June. The event brought...More
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Under Your Feet, Beneath Your Boats And In Front Of Your Eyes
Written by Anne Curnow Care. This evening from 21:00 onwards many beacons will be lit across the country in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of...More
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33RD World Pilot Gig Championships
What a weekend! The World Pilot Gig Championships (WPGC) 2024 was an absolute smasher featuring all the vital ingredients – great camaraderie, near perfect weather...More
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Rescue On The Yealm
On a typical Saturday morning training session, cox Lizzie Stone was running a junior session. Her crew consisted of five juniors with Beth McClements rowing...More
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A Record Breaking Year For The Stream Team
Thanks to Doom Bar and Sharps Brewery, the GigRower Stream Team were out in full force at this year’s World Pilot Gig Championships. Our volunteers...More
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Pig 2 Pig: An Adventure Across Land, Sea And Some More Land!
Quadruple amputee Adventurer, Alex Lewis will embark on a groundbreaking challenge, the “Pig 2 Pig”. Accompanied by a team of skilled rowers, including several gig...More
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Extraordinary Channel Row For River Teign
At 4am on a quiet Saturday morning on 18th May, 16 intrepid gig rowers from the River Teign Rowing Club, set off in the dark...More
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Preparing To Cox At WPGC
No matter how many times you’ve coxed the World Pilot Gig Championships, there is always a variable that changes it each year. Lots of people...More
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New For WPGC 2024 – The Park
The World Pilot Gig Championships continues to be a highlight of the gig racing season. From the humble beginnings of 19 boats racing traditional Scillonian...More
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Calendar Competition Is Back!
The 2025 GigRower Calendar Competition is officially open. Submit your entries by Wednesday 31st July 2024. We can’t wait to see your amazing photographs! All...More
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Meet The Stream Team For WPGC 2024
Thanks to Doom Bar and Sharps Brewery, the GigRower StreamTeam will be back on the islands to capture the racing at this year’s World Pilot...More
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The Great River Race Entries Now Open!
The Great River Race is a spectacular fixed seat rowing event covering 21.6 miles of the River Thames from Millwall in the East to Richmond...More
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Maisie’s Mission For WPGC 2024
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Maisie, the mastermind behind Traceless Designs, the official provider of merchandise for the 2024 World...More
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Appledore Celebrates Roadford Races Victory
What A Final Round! Thank you to Adam Benjamin from Boscastle and Crackington for providing us with the following race report. Heads in the boat....More
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Not Your Average After School Club
The Swanage School (TSS), an Academy school for 11-16 year olds, and Swanage Sea Rowing Club (SSRC) have recently joined forces to make gig rowing...More
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Rock Rower Tackles London Marathon
In a bid to meet new people and maintain fitness, Danielle Middleton joined her local gig club three years ago. This year Danielle will be...More
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A Gig Of A Different Nature!
Ten years ago, the renowned vocal group ‘Blake’ were touring across the South West, performing their ‘Movies and Musicals’ tour. When they it was suggested...More
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Dart Host Easter Weekend Racing
On the 30th of March 11 clubs ventured to the picturesque town of Dartmouth to take part in Dart Gig Club’s Regatta. The sun shone...More
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Uncovering Gig Shed Heritage
Meet Cathy Parkes, a Senior Archaeologist with the Cornwall Archaeological Unit (CAU) and a passionate rower with the Roseland Gig Club. Cathy has combined her...More
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Roadford Races – Round 3
On the 23rd of March, Bude Pilot Gig Club hosted the third round of the Roadford Races. The event took place despite challenging conditions, with...More
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Dart Crowned Overall League Champions
The final regatta of the new South Devon Winter League took place on a generally calm day with a mix of sun, rain, and mist....More
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