Enhancing Performance Through Mindset Coaching: A Guide For Gig Rowers
I am Becky Lloyd King of FERN Coaching and Mentoring based in Cornwall. In my work I have learned that whilst physical strength and endurance...More
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Plan B For Brixham: South Devon Winter League
Breakwater Beach in Brixham set the stage for an exciting South Devon Winter League fixture on Saturday 22nd March. Initially greeted with glimpses of sunshine,...More
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Roadford Races: Kite Course Challenge
Thank you to Bude Pilot Gig Club and Jan Keat for sharing this fifth installment of the Roadford Races with us! Bude Pilot Gig...More
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Helford Mini-Scillies: Testing The Competition
Thank you to Helford River Gig Cub and Maddie Spink for this race day write up! The Helford Mini Scillies, held on Saturday, March 22nd,...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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Let The Jurassic Spirit Flow
Mark Blanchard of Swanage Sea Rowing Club shares his account of the first Jurassic League regatta of the season on June 8th, which welcomed a...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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Ambitions For The New Year
A new year brings a sense of hope and is a great incentive to give some focus to change. We reached out asking members...More
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Gig Rowing In South Africa
Two GRP Cornish Pilot Gigs will be used to train deserving South African maritime students from the Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simon’s Town, South Africa....More
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Injury Prevention for Gig Rowers
There are many benefits to gig rowing. It is a great activity for improving cardiovascular fitness, building core balance, developing muscle strength and much more....More
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Ride and Row for Harry Martin
Rowers from Yealm have planned an inspirational charity event in memory of Harry Martin. Organised by Harry’s brother James Martin, plus four friends including Moses...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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Head of the Ouse
Crews from eleven fixed-seat rowing clubs from across four counties gathered in Newhaven on Saturday 14th October for the third annual Head of the Ouse...More
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Gig Rowing National County Championship 2023
When: 21st and 22nd October Where: Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth PL9 9SJ What: A weekend of gig racing action. Crews of all...More
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Seaford Bay Regatta 2023
The three Cornish Pilot Gig clubs based on the Ouse in Sussex — Affinity, Newhaven & Lewes — got together this year to organise...More
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Mevagissey Regatta 2023
Mevagissey Rowing Club held their annual regatta on 24th June and the weather conditions were perfect. 15 clubs were in attendance on the day for...More
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Tips to support Spring training
Your heart’s pounding. Hands grip your oar. You can hear the blood rushing in your ears. Adrenaline courses through your body as you wait...More
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Langstone Pilot Gig Club celebrate a new gig and the continuation of the successful Jurassic League
Langstone had an amazing day on Saturday 17th December with a great opportunity to see where Peter Williams creates the most beautiful works of art! Their...More
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2022 Season Round Up
2022 Season Round Up The 3 Rivers Race hosted by Caradon Gig Club, is always a welcome start to the season where friends are reunited...More
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GigRower Calendar Competition 2023
We are excited to announce that the GigRower Calendar is now on sale, featuring a fantastic array of photographs from our gig rowing community. Visit...More
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Could you be a Trustee for the CPGA?
The CPGA are looking for volunteers to join their board of trustees. If you believe you identify with the principles and mission of the CPGA...More
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The National County Championships are on!
The National County Championships sponsored by Korev will take place in 2022! County sides will compete at the Mountbatten Centre, Plymouth on the following dates:...More
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GigRower Calendar Competition
Battling the swell? Crossing the line? Supporters on the shore? Have you taken a photo which captures our fantastic sport? Enter the GigRower Calendar Competition...More
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St Mary’s Gig Club Launch ‘Zelda’
A new gig ‘Zelda’ was launched from the Rechabite Slip, St Mary’s on a sunny Friday evening on 22nd April, prior to the 2022 World...More
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Proposed Individual Membership – Survey Results
At the Cornish Pilot Gig Association Annual General Meeting in January, clubs were presented with an outline of the CPGA’s plans to develop and improve...More
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