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Featured Gig Club :: Looe

Featured Gig Club :: Looe

Each month we are going to be doing  'Featured Gig Club' post and this month it's Looe Rowing Club, thank you to Mike White for the following answers. Looe Rowing Club Club Name Looe Rowing Club Clubhouse/Gig Shed location Esme Couch Boathouse,  Seafront East Looe (Photos to come) Gigs Currently owned Ryder Samphire Skath Gwyn (Plastic Pig!) New Boat to ...

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Three Rivers 2010 :: Results

Three Rivers 2010 :: Results

In the bitterest of east winds and with ice still frozen on the ground, 74 crews and almost 500 rowers lined up under the Tamar bridge this morning for the first gig race of the 2010 season, Three Rivers. Hosted by Caradon Gig Club this is one of the longest races ...

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Gig Clubs :: Join Cornwall Marine Network

Gig Clubs :: Join Cornwall Marine Network

GigRower has been in contact with Cornwall Marine Network and can now confirm that Gig Clubs are able to join for just £100 As a member you will: Be listed in the 'Cornwall’s Marine Guide & Directory'' that is distributed for FREE across Cornwall. Be listed on www.cornwallmarine.com and allows you to send ...

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Lyme Regis Gig Club :: Accepting the ultimate rowing challenge

Lyme Regis Gig Club :: Accepting the ultimate rowing challenge

In June 1966, Chay Blyth and John Ridgeway rowed out from Cape Cod and after 92 days and 50ft waves arrived in Ireland, the first, in modern times to row the Atlantic.  Inspired by this historic crossing the oceans the rowing race concept was born.  Since its inauguration in 1997 ...

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Oars, part 1. Measuring to provide a spec.

Oars, part 1. Measuring to provide a spec.

For a long time we've been meaning to sit down and start to put together some articles on the various parts of the sport, whether they be equipment based as in this series of articles or on fitness training, boats, maintenance, coaching, analysis, crew selection, club fundraising and so on. In this the ...

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  • Debbie Rendle Memorial Race :: Invite

    Debbie Rendle Memorial Race :: Invite

    CRA- Debbie Rendle Memorial Race We would like to invite you to the annual Debbie Rendle Memorial Race, which will take place on Sunday 25th April 2009. We will be starting the race as usual, from the tidal barrier at Truro and

    Mar 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Good Friday River Race :: Invite

    Good Friday River Race :: Invite

    Dear All, This is advance notice of the Good Friday Race we hope to run from Mylor to Boscawen Park Truro on Good Friday 2 April 2010. It will be a pursuit race, open to all oar or paddle

    Feb 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

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  • Scilly 2010 :: Dart looking for rower (ladies)

    Scilly 2010 :: Dart looking for rower (ladies)

    UPDATE MARCH 8th: They just need a a female now
    Dart Gig club are looking for 3 male rowers for their B crew 2 bow side and 1 stroke side.
    They also require a Lady’s stroke side for their B crew.
    All interested parties to contact Dave Morralley on 07794102601

    Mar 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Scilly 2010 :: Torridge Ladies looking for a boat

    Scilly 2010 :: Torridge Ladies looking for a boat

    Club: Torridge
    Boat: NA
    Race: Ladies (Sat &Sun)
    Contact: Claire Schiller 07971 133586, 01237 473192
    Notes: We have 3 crews and only 2 boats, can you lend a gig?

    Mar 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Clovelly Gig Club :: Charity water abseil

    Clovelly Gig Club :: Charity water abseil

    Jim Morrison from Clovelly Gig Club is organising a charity abseil in Devon. It’s raising vital funds for Kidney Research UK.

    If you are interested in finding out more information or taking part, see the official facebook page.
    or
    Contact Jim Morrison by texting Waterfall to 07788 410800.

    Mar 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Featured Gig Club :: Looe

    Featured Gig Club :: Looe

    Each month we are going to be doing  ‘Featured Gig Club‘ post and this month it’s Looe Rowing Club, thank you to Mike White for the following answers.
    Looe Rowing Club
    Club Name
    Looe Rowing Club
    Clubhouse/Gig Shed location
    Esme Couch Boathouse,  Seafront East Looe (Photos to come)
    Gigs Currently owned
    Ryder
    Samphire
    Skath Gwyn (Plastic Pig!)
    New Boat to be delivered December 2010
    Gig colours [...]

    Mar 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • NO OAR RACKS :: Scilly 2010

    NO OAR RACKS :: Scilly 2010

    The Isles of Scilly Steamship company have requested that no oar racks under any circumstances are to be placed on gigs. Any gigs with racks left on will be left on the quay and will miss their shipping slot. As a general reminder, the trailer must be in full working order with a working handbrake, [...]

    Mar 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Scilly 2010 :: Accomodation on a boat

    Scilly 2010 :: Accomodation on a boat

    Paul Welch and Harriet Thody are chartering an 80ft Lowestoft Sailing Trawler, it sleeps 12.

    They are setting sail on Thursday 29th of April and returning Tuesday 4th of April (departing from Falmouth)
    Spaces still available, £350 full board.
    www.keewaydin.co.uk

    Mar 02, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Cornwall Sports Funding Fair :: March 17th

    Cornwall Sports Funding Fair :: March 17th

    Wednesday 17 March
    5-8pm
    Truro College
    This free evening event will provide opportunities for one-to-one discussions with funders in a ‘marketplace’.
    Drop in anytime between 5 – 8pm. Formal presentations from funders 6.45pm – 8pm including:
    Sport England – Running Sport – Cornwall Community Foundation – Sport Relief – Sported
    Our Money Your Dream [...]

    Feb 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Rower looking for a bed :: Or a bit of floor

    Rower looking for a bed :: Or a bit of floor

    I’m a Men’s A rower for Fowey, and have been let down twice for accommodation has anybody had a spare bed, sofa or even floor space?
    Hope you can help
    Cheers
    Simon Newton

    Feb 25, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post