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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The Hunkin Regatta
Following the success of the Maurice Hunkin 75th Birthday Regatta held in 2023, River Fowey Gig Club celebrated the talent of local boat builders Maurice...More
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Winter Maintenance – A Labour of Love
For many clubs, the winter season is an opportunity to carry out essential maintenance, repairs or even a full refit. Wooden gigs are clubs’ most...More
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Celebrating 75 Years of Maurice Hunkin
On Saturday 4th February, Fowey Gig Club hosted a very special celebration, the 75th birthday of gig builder Maurice Hunkin. Fowey Gig Club arranged...More
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Torpoint Rowers Club Take Ownership Of First Wooden Gig
Formed in 2017, Torpoint Rowers Club is one of the newest gig rowing clubs in the UK, and Saturday 25th August 2018 marked a major...More
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Duke & Duchess Of Cornwall Launch New Fowey Gig During Royal Visit
Monday 16th July was a memorable day in the history of River Fowey Gig Club, as the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall led a naming...More
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Blessing, Naming and Inaugural Launch of the 200th Racing Gig ‘Little Picket’
The sun came out on Saturday for Sidmouth Gig Club’s blessing and naming ceremony of their new Cornish pilot Gig boat, “Little Picket.” Named after...More
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Launch Of Sidmouth’s New Gig ‘Little Picket’ – #200
The Chairman of Sidmouth gig club, Jeremy Cloke, has formerly invited well wishers to the ceremonial launch of CPGA’s 200th Gig ‘Little Picket’. The date...More
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Two new gigs for Teign
RIVER Teign Rowing Club has launched not one, but two brand new gigs. The two new boats, one a traditionally built wooden Cornish pilot gig,...More
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