Tribute Series :: Mevagissey berth sheet 2010
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Updated Racing Rules :: May 2010
RACING RULES OF THE CPGA
Prior to the races
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- All crews must carry VHF radios which must be switched on and working throughout the entire duration of the race.
- Bow fenders must be in place, correctly secured and all floorboards, of correct specification must be in place.
- All coxswains must be 18 years of age or over.
- It is fundamental that a safety boat is in place for a race to commence. This does not refer to the umpire boat.
- A race must not take place without the presence of both umpires and umpire boat(s).
- A shore base MUST be manned and maintain communication with the umpire and safety boats AT ALL TIMES.
- All umpire boats must have suitable safety / medical kits.
- All gigs must have an attached bow rope. This should allow for the safe towing of the gig if the need arises. (It should be roughly from bow to coxswain seat in length and 10/12mm thick). Advice: no gig should be towed by the ring, needs to be round two thwarts and then fastened
Crew Information
9. Gigs are to complete a race with the same crew members as they start with. A crew consists of six (6) rowers and one (1) coxswain.
10. In any junior race, lifejackets must be worn by the crew and coxswain in such a way that is clearly visible to the umpires.
11. In any senior race, if there is a junior rowing, then lifejackets must be worn by both the junior and coxswain.
12. Stretchers: Many question are asked about the angle of stretchers in the boat, this is entirely up to the club. The specification is that there must only be four (4) stretcher positions.
Regarding foot restraints, the CPGA advises against this, but if a club / individual wishes to do so it is their responsibility and NOT the CPGA. In relation to this there are a number of illustrations as to the right and wrong way of restraining the feet. With juniors, again it is now the responsibility of the Club and NOT the CPGA. See at bottom of article for illustrations.
Umpires
- A crew may be disqualified for failing to obey the umpire’s instructions.
- A crew may be disqualified for any unsporting like behaviour (see Code of Conduct).
- Any umpire has the right to order a gig to withdraw from a race at any time. This right should be exercised in the event of poor seamanship or for safety reasons.
- The decision of the umpires on the day will be FINAL.
- The action of any coxswain deemed unnecessary/unsafe/unsporting, will be reported to the CPGA committee for disciplinary action if appropriate. The Umpire Rep will monitor situations / coxswains via a yellow and red card system as noted in an umpire book. (See Umpires Code of Conduct)
- One nominated person from a crew is to speak to race stewards regarding any racing incident. Race Stewards will speak to this one member of the crew regarding race incidents/umpires decisions only.
Umpires Code of Conduct
- A common sense approach should be applied at all times
- A straight red card/disqualification must be carefully considered and a last resort decision.
- Umpires should actively seek to encourage the race to continue and any decisions to stand so to consider the interests of both the competitors and ultimately the sport.
With this in mind the following should be considered:
- Whether the nominated person of the crew concerned has indicated the possible racing incident/infringement to the stewards/umpires
From this it should be considered:
- Whether the infringement affected the final outcome
- Whether the infringement created a dangerous or costly situation
Umpire Reps must be informed of all of the details (including their opinion sanction i.e. red or yellow card) and severity of all incidents. The Umpire Rep will subsequently inform the Race Stewards of the situation. The race stewards will then consider the sanction (demoting their racing placement, a time penalty, a verbal warning to coxswain etc)
2 yellow cards over a season does not necessary mean a red (disqualification) the next time it happens, but continual offenders will be monitored and dealt with as required.
A disqualification = serious/deliberate/dangerous infringement and/or damage caused decided at the umpires discretion using the above Code of Conduct.
A yellow card = an infringement deemed less serious by the umpires.
At a timed event, the sanction could vary from a verbal warning to a 5, 10 or 15 second time penalty.
At a non-timed event, the sanction could vary from a verbal warning to a 1, 2 or 3 position demotion or a swap of positions with infringed boat
Safety
- Safe handling of the boat is of the utmost importance at all times. Coxswains should always endeavour to avoid collisions. They should anticipate situations, take avoiding action and even instruct their crew to stop rowing/hold water if necessary.
- In the event of an accident, it is the duty of the umpires and any competitors to abandon the race and provide all possible assistance.
- In the event of some unforeseen circumstance, umpires have the right to order the abandonment of the race. All gigs must then follow umpires instructions.
- In the event of an obstruction all crews/coxswains must act in a safe manner to allow the passage of all gigs.
- The coxswain is strictly not permitted to aid the momentum of the stroke paddle at anytime during the race, unless there is a safety issue.
Racing
- The start line must be clearly marked at each end with transit lines to allow for clear sighting for both coxswains and starter. All racing gigs should be in a straight line in accordance with the markers. The starter will judge the line using the cox’n seat. * see starting procedure below
- A leading gig should follow a straight course and must not “zigzag” with the intention of impeding a following gig.
- An overtaking gig, whether taking the port or starboard route, must keep clear of the gig being overtaken.
- The umpires calling point will be marked with a buoy, approx 6 length from the turn. The positioning of the umpire boat is critical, this needs to be discussed and clarified with the skippers / club, prior to the first race of the day. At this point the umpires will decide who has the advantage by assessing whether the bow of the port side gig has reached the coxswains seat creating an overlap. They will then inform the crews using a loud hailer and vhf radio (if this does not affect the start of a following race). No crew should slow their gig on or approaching the mark as far as reasonably practicable once the call has been made, so not to create an obstruction to following gigs.
- The gig which is given the advantage has the rights to the mark and the following gigs must avoid it whatever the situation. Each following gig will be given instructions from the umpires. If the boat given the rights to the mark leaves a gap, a following gig can go into that gap – so long as they do not impede the gig with the rights. No impeding on the stroke side or ahead of the number 5 oar is to take place. Please also refer to rule 19 for further information
- All gigs shall pass the umpire boat on the gigs port side, unless informed differently at the coxes meeting.
- All gigs must complete races by following the course as instructed.
Starting procedure
Controlled starts that make them fair and take no longer than 5 minutes
Any crew within 3 lengths of the start line before the flag goes up will be sent to the beach before the race even starts.
The starter will call crews into some kind of order 3 lengths behind the line then the flag is raised, that is when crews can come up into line.
From the time the flag is raised, there is up to 5 minutes for the race to start, after that the flag drops anyway (anyone over the line is dq)
If a line is achieved during the 5 minutes, the flag will drop.
The ideal is that the crews come up from 3 lengths down together and then the starts will take no time at all. Anyone pushing the line and not taking the instructions from the starter has 3 warnings, the fourth time that crew is called they will be told to go to the beach.
When a line is achieved the call will be ‘attention’, no boat is expected move forward after this call (to stop any running starts) any bow that presents its self between the starter ‘attention’ and ‘go’ will again be dq.
A rope set up that allows quick release of
feet. Simply slipping feet under the rope.
Inappropriate methods – zip ties and duck tape. No easy release.
Scilly 2010 :: Friday ferry tides
[CPGA] As you are aware, the Steamship Company does a double sailing on the Friday of Champs. The tides are the highest and lowest of the year over the gig weekend.
With the double sailing there is a very tight window for the Steamship to get in and out of Penzance.
Therefore you need to be warned – CHECK IN WILL CLOSE AT 0615 WITHOUT FAIL.
Anyone arriving after that time will be refused boarding and will, if numbers allow be on the later sailing that day. It’s suggested that you aim to be aboard ship at 0600 as she will sail on the dot of 0630.
PLEASE make all of your members aware of this.
Apr 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
NEW CPGA Race Rules Out :: Questions and Answers Tonight
The following is a copy of the updated CPGA racing rules that we have been sent.
The CPGA will be holding a questions and answers session at Newquay Rowing Club tonight at 7.30. The evening is open to all and will cover an interpretation of the new rules and there wll be a chance to ask questions.
For further information email: chyanelyn@googlemail.com
RACING RULES OF THE CPGA
Prior to the races
1. All crews must carry VHF radios which must be switched on and working throughout the entire duration of the race.
2. Bow fenders must be in place, correctly secured and all floorboards, of correct specification must be in place.
3. All coxswains must be 18 years of age or over.
4. It is fundamental that a safety boat is in place for a race to commence. This does not refer to the umpire boat.
5. A race must not take place without the presence of both umpires and umpire boat(s).
6. A shore base MUST be manned and maintain communication with the umpire and safety boats AT ALL TIMES.
7. All umpire boats must have suitable safety / medical kits.
8. All gigs must have an attached bow rope. This should allow for the safe towing of the gig if the need arises. (It should be roughly from bow to coxswain seat in length and 10/12mm thick). Advice: no gig should be towed by the ring, needs to be round two thwarts and then fastened
Crew Information
9. Gigs are to complete a race with the same crew members as they start with. A crew consists of six (6) rowers and one (1) coxswain.
10. In any junior race, lifejackets must be worn by the crew and coxswain in such a way that is clearly visible to the umpires.
11. In any senior race, if there is a junior rowing, then lifejackets must be worn by both the junior and coxswain.
12. Stretchers: Many question are asked about the angle of stretchers in the boat, this is entirely up to the club. The specification is that there must only be four (4) stretcher positions.
Regarding foot restraints, the CPGA advises against this, but if a club / individual wishes to do so it is their responsibility and NOT the CPGA. In relation to this there are a number of illustrations as to the right and wrong way of restraining the feet. With juniors, again it is now the responsibility of the Club and NOT the CPGA. A rope set up that allows quick release of feet. Simply slipping feet under the rope. Inappropriate methods – zip ties and duck tape. No easy release.
Umpires
13. A crew may be disqualified for failing to obey the umpire’s instructions.
14. A crew may be disqualified for any unsporting like behaviour (see Code of Conduct).
15. Any umpire has the right to order a gig to withdraw from a race at any time. This right should be exercised in the event of poor seamanship or for safety reasons.
16. The decision of the umpires on the day will be FINAL.
17. The action of any coxswain deemed unnecessary/unsafe/unsporting, will be reported to the CPGA committee for disciplinary action if appropriate. The Umpire Rep will monitor situations / coxswains via a yellow and red card system as noted in an umpire book. (See Umpires Code of Conduct)
18. One nominated person from a crew is to speak to race stewards regarding any racing incident. Race Stewards will speak to this one member of the crew regarding race incidents/umpires decisions only.
Umpires Code of Conduct
• A common sense approach should be applied at all times
• A straight red card/disqualification must be carefully considered and a last resort decision.
• Umpires should actively seek to encourage the race to continue and any decisions to stand so to consider the interests of both the competitors and ultimately the sport.
With this in mind the following should be considered:
o Whether the nominated person of the crew concerned has indicated the possible racing incident/infringement to the stewards/umpires
From this it should be considered:
o Whether the infringement affected the final outcome
o Whether the infringement created a dangerous or costly situation
Umpire Reps must be informed of all of the details (including their opinion sanction i.e. red or yellow card) and severity of all incidents. The Umpire Rep will subsequently inform the Race Stewards of the situation. The race stewards will then consider the sanction (demoting their racing placement, a time penalty, a verbal warning to coxswain etc)
2 yellow cards over a season does not necessary mean a red (disqualification) the next time it happens, but continual offenders will be monitored and dealt with as required.
A disqualification = serious/deliberate/dangerous infringement and/or damage caused decided at the umpires discretion using the above Code of Conduct.
A yellow card = an infringement deemed less serious by the umpires.
At a timed event, the sanction could vary from a verbal warning to a 5, 10 or 15 second time penalty.
At a non-timed event, the sanction could vary from a verbal warning to a 1, 2 or 3 position demotion or a swap of positions with infringed boat
Safety
19. Safe handling of the boat is of the utmost importance at all times. Coxswains should always endeavour to avoid collisions. They should anticipate situations, take avoiding action and even instruct their crew to stop rowing/hold water if necessary.
20. In the event of an accident, it is the duty of the umpires and any competitors to abandon the race and provide all possible assistance.
21. In the event of some unforeseen circumstance, umpires have the right to order the abandonment of the race. All gigs must then follow umpires instructions.
22. In the event of an obstruction all crews/coxswains must act in a safe manner to allow the passage of all gigs.
23. The coxswain is strictly not permitted to aid the momentum of the stroke paddle at anytime during the race, unless there is a safety issue.
Racing
24. The start line must be clearly marked at each end with transit lines to allow for clear sighting for both coxswains and starter. All racing gigs should be in a straight line in accordance with the markers. The starter will judge the line using the cox’n seat. * see starting procedure below
25. A leading gig should follow a straight course and must not “zigzag” with the intention of impeding a following gig.
26. An overtaking gig, whether taking the port or starboard route, must keep clear of the gig being overtaken.
27. The umpires calling point will be marked with a buoy, approx 6 length from the turn. The positioning of the umpire boat is critical, this needs to be discussed and clarified with the skippers / club, prior to the first race of the day. At this point the umpires will decide who has the advantage by assessing whether the bow of the port side gig has reached the coxswains seat creating an overlap. They will then inform the crews using a loud hailer and vhf radio (if this does not affect the start of a following race). No crew should slow their gig on or approaching the mark as far as reasonably practicable once the call has been made, so not to create an obstruction to following gigs.
28. The gig which is given the advantage has the rights to the mark and the following gigs must avoid it whatever the situation. Each following gig will be given instructions from the umpires. If the boat given the rights to the mark leaves a gap, a following gig can go into that gap – so long as they do not impede the gig with the rights. No impeding on the stroke side or ahead of the number 5 oar is to take place.
29. All gigs shall pass the umpire boat on the gigs port side, unless informed differently at the coxes meeting.
30. All gigs must complete races by following the course as instructed.
Starting procedure
Controlled starts that make them fair and take no longer than 5 minutes
Any crew within 3 lengths of the start line before the flag goes up will be sent to the beach before the race even starts.
The starter will call crews into some kind of order 3 lengths behind the line then the flag is raised, that is when crews can come up into line.
From the time the flag is raised, there is up to 5 minutes for the race to start, after that the flag drops anyway (anyone over the line is dq)
If a line is achieved during the 5 minutes, the flag will drop.
The ideal is that the crews come up from 3 lengths down together and then the starts will take no time at all. Anyone pushing the line and not taking the instructions from the starter has 3 warnings, the forth time that crew is called they will be told to go to the beach.
When a line is achieved the call will be ‘attention‘, no boat is expected move forward after this call (to stop any running starts) any bow that presents its self between the starter ’attention’ and ‘go’ will again be dq.
Apr 21, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Fixed Seat Technique :: Workshop Series
British Rowing, in conjunction with the Cornish Pilot Gig Association and Cornish Rowing Association recently ran a series of ‘Fixed Seat Rowing Technique’ workshops for clubs based in the West and Wessex Regions.
The workshop is the culmination of two years of hard work by volunteers from a number of fixed seat rowing associations. A working group made up of British Rowing staff and representatives from clubs and fixed seat rowing associations was set up with the remit of developing a technique module, which could be used as part of the Fixed Seat Level 2 course, and also as a standalone workshop.
After a number of lengthy meetings and two photo sessions, a module was developed which was piloted in 2009 as part of Fixed Seat level 2 coaching courses being run in the West Region. Following this, it was felt it would be a good idea to role the workshop out more widely, so that as many clubs as possible could get the chance to attend.
A workshop series was subsequently set up, to run in the winter and spring of 2010, with eight dates arranged at a number of venues ranging from Penzance to Weymouth. The sessions were delivered by leading coaches from the CPGA and CRA, all of whom had been involved with the working group which put the workshop together.
The workshop series proved to be a huge success, with a total of 251 club coaches and rowers attending the eight workshops.
As part of the development of the workshop, British Rowing have also produced a Fixed Seat Rowing Technique Poster, which outlines key aspects of correct technique for rowing traditional fixed seat boats. This poster is available to download from the British Rowing website – www.britishrowing.org
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
CPGA /British Rowing :: Coastal Coxing Certificate
CPGA /British Rowing Coastal Coxing Certificate Level 1
The CPGA are now offering clubs the chance to gain a minimum standard of competency by way of a 16 hour
course delivered over a couple of weeks theory based and a days practical tuition. This course provides a
certificate of competence in generic coxing skills. This is not a formal qualification, however it can be used
for a club to provide evidence of a coxes general competency is to a level 1 standard and to supplement the
club’s own specific training.
The course will offer cox’s the following:-
- The Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of the Cox
- Safety and Risk Management
- Terminology, Commands and Communication
- Lifting, Launching and Landing
- Steering and Manoeuvring
- Rowing Technique for Coxes
Courses will be held on the 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th and 22nd of May, places will be restricted. the course is
delivered over 4 evening classes at St.Austell college and a practical assessment to be carried out in
St.Austell bay.
£15 per head which includes Course materials, certificate and insurance on the water for the practical
assessment.
Download the poster here
PLEASE CONTACT TRISTAN ON EITHER 07717848351 OR TRISTAN.NETHERTON@MICROTEST.CO.UK
Mar 22, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
British Rowing – coaches please read
British Rowing message from Rhiannon Halliday -
Can I just remind everyone who has completed the fixed seat level 2 coaching course since 2006, that unless you’re British Rowing membership is in date then your coaching qualification is not valid.
All coaches qualified by British Rowing are required to be individual members of the association for insurance purposes, and this membership must be renewed annually. If you don’t wish to become a member then you also have the option of providing evidence of appropriate individual insurance covering coaching activities. However, please note that this is very unlikely to come under the club’s insurance policy, as it needs to be individual insurance. Generally the cheapest and quickest way to obtain this insurance is by being a British Rowing member, which is why we ask all coaches to do so when they sign up for the course. However this must be renewed annually for the qualification to remain valid.
I’ve just been checking through the British Rowing membership records to compile figures for the total number of coaches in the region. Of the 36 people from the CRA and CPGA who registered for the qualification more than 12 months ago, only 6 have renewed their British Rowing membership. This means that there are 30 people in clubs who believe themselves to be qualified coaches, possibly funded by their club, possibly using certificates for things such as Clubmark, who currently are no longer qualified. This also means that as a region our number of qualified coaches is very low, as those who appear within the statistics we compile only includes up to date members. This tends to make my life harder when i’m lobbying for funding, etc for future courses.
If your membership is out of date or due for renewal shortly, please could I ask that renew this as soon as possible. The membership you require is ‘Non-Racing’ which costs £22 per year.
Thanks
Rhiannon
Rhiannon Halliday
HSCT scholarship coach, Cornwall
Mar 19, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Fixed Seat Coaching Certificate :: British Rowing
UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Rowing) – Fixed Seat
British Rowing, in conjunction with the Cornish Pilot Gig Association and the West Regional Rowing Council, would like to notify clubs of an upcoming Fixed Seat Level 2 Coaching course.
Course Dates:
| Sat 8th May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
| Sun 9th May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
| Wed 12th May 2010 | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Victoria Inn Roche |
| Wed 19th May 2010 | 6:30pm-9:00pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
| Sat 22nd May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Castle Dore Rowing Club |
| Sat 23rd May 2010 | 9:30am-5:30pm | Fowey Lifeboat Station |
Assessment Dates: Following the main course dates above, candidates will be required to undertake a practical coaching assessment on one of the following dates:
September 6th/8th/13th/15th/20th/22nd/27th/29th, October 4th/6th
Applicants will be allocated with a date prior to the start of the course.
Course Content: The course focuses primarily on how to coach as well as the rowing specific knowledge of what to coach. Applicants must be 16 years or above, have some previous experience of rowing (either through participating and/or coaching) and must be able to attend all course dates outlined above, including their allocated assessment date.
| Course Modules |
| Introduction to Coaching |
| Coastal Risk Management |
| Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults |
| Aquatic First Aid |
| Coaching Immersion and Recovery Drill |
| Checking and Setting-Up Equipment |
| Developing Activity and Fitness |
| Flexibility and Core Stability |
| Dynamic Warm up |
| Developing Fixed Seat Rowing Technique |
| Developing Skill |
Level 2 Coach is qualified to;
Plan, deliver and review rowing coaching sessions. The course is based around development in the following areas;
- Safe and Professional Behaviour
- Communication
- Planning and Reviewing
- Sequential Activity
Course Fees: £350 (cheques payable to West Regional Rowing Council)
*Please note that funding is currently being sought to subsidise this course, which may result in a reduced fee. However, this will not be known until closer to the course date, so applicants should apply on the basis of paying the full fee advertised above.
**Please note that prior to applying for the course all candidates must obtain individual membership of the British Rowing in the ‘non-racing’ category, for insurance purposes. This can be obtained at www.ara-rowing.org/membership.
Application Deadline: Friday 26th March 2010
(Strictly no late applications. Application forms and course fees received after this date, or those submitted without evidence of individual British Rowing membership unfortunately cannot be accepted)
Application forms and correct course fee must be returned to; Room Lower East 18, Seale-Hayne Campus, University of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6NQ, by the deadline date outlined above (late applications, those without course fee will not be accepted).
Enquiries to; Tom Pattichis – British Rowing Coaching and Development Team Leader
Office: 01626333020 Mobile: 07818576145 E-mail: tom.pattichis@britishrowing.org
BritishRowing & The CPGA :: Working Together
What does British Rowing do for Gig Rowers ?
Outlined below is an overview of the development work carried out between British Rowing and the CPGA in 2009, and planned developments for 2010. This post is designed to provide clubs and members with further information about the work British Rowing is carrying out in conjunction with the CPGA, to support the development of Gig Rowing.
Coaching, Coxing, Technique & SPC
Coaching
The Fixed Seat Level 2 Coaching qualification has now been running for two years, delivered jointly by British Rowing staff and trained CPGA tutors and assessors. In 2009 two courses were run, one for the Cornish Rowing Association and one for CPGA clubs in the Carrick area. This takes the total of Level 2 qualified coaches from within the CPGA and CRA to 37, since the course was launched, with a further 12 in the process of completing the qualification.
In 2010 there are three further courses planned, in Fowey, West Cornwall and Dorset, which will provide further opportunities for clubs to obtain qualifications. Funding is currently being sought to try and subsidise the cost of the qualification for clubs and members.
Coxing
One of the main areas of work in 2009 has been the completion of the Level 1 Coastal Coxes Course, which is now available for members of CPGA clubs. A group of experienced coxes from within the CPGA have been trained to deliver the course, with the aim being to provide at least one course per CPGA area in 2010. Details of the course content, and dates of courses currently planned are available at the CPGA and British Rowing websites.
Technique
A further area of development in 2009 has been the completion of a gig rowing technique workshop. This workshop is included as part of the Level 2 coaching course. In addition a standalone workshop is to be run within each CPGA area over the winter of 2010, which any club member can attend. Details about the workshop, and dates currently planned are available at the CPGA and British Rowing websites.
Safeguarding and Protecting Children (SPC)
British Rowing’s SPC workshop is now available for delivery to CPGA clubs. The workshop provides training for club welfare officers and coaches of juniors. In 2009 one workshop was run in Falmouth, with a further three planned in 2010, in conjunction with the Level 2 coaching courses. Course details and dates are available at the CPGA and British Rowing websites.
Junior Development
HSCT Scholarship Coach Program
Support of jun
ior development in 2009 has been significant, largely due to the appointment of British Rowing Scholarship Coach Rhiannon Halliday. Rhiannon has been working with Looe, Charlestown and Fowey to support those clubs to develop their junior sections and links with local secondary schools. Each club now has a formal link with their local school, with the clubs supporting the running of after school indoor rowing clubs. Pupils from those clubs are then invited to carry out a Learn to Row course on the water, which provides them with a structured introduction to gig rowing. Many of the juniors completing the course have gone on to join the clubs, all of whom were well represented at the CPGA U14 and U16
championships.
In addition Rhiannon has been supporting other junior development activities, including the 3rd annual junior training camp at Stithians in October, and the Cornwall Schools Indoor Rowing Championships, which were attended by over 200 pupils from schools across Cornwall. In addition Rhiannon organised a trip to the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships in London for a large group of juniors from Cornwall.
Finally, as part of her masters dissertation Rhiannon has been undertaking research into the junior competition within the CPGA, which will be used to help the association develop its racing structure for juniors.
Clubmark
Congratulations to Cattewater, Caradon, Charlestown, Looe and Fowey, all of whom achieved Sport England’s Clubmark accreditation in 2009. Clubmark is a nationally recognised scheme, which recognises clubs who achieve the high standards in terms of club structure and organisation, particularly relating to juniors.
A further two CPGA clubs are currently working towards Clubmark standard. Any other clubs interested in the programme should contact British Rowing for further details.
Sport Unlimited
British Rowing currently has funding applications pending in Cornwall and Devon, which if successful will see the launch of a project linking eight CPGA clubs with sixth form and further education colleges, to support an increase rowing amongst 16-18 year olds. If successful, each club will be provided with funding to run a Learn to Row course for a group of pupils from their local college, who will then be encouraged to go onto join the club. Each of the clubs involved will be accredited as part of British Rowing’s new Explore Rowing program.
Adult Development
CPGA Indoor Rowing Project
In 2009 the CPGA’s 12 rowing machines, funded through a grant from British Rowing, were utilised by six clubs, who used them for a variety of activities, including club training, links with schools and other rowing projects within the community. Details of how to apply for use of machines in the next phase of the project are available on the CPGA website.
Explore Rowing
British Rowing has recently launched the Explore Rowing programme, a new project which will be the associations’ flagship scheme over the next four years. The programme is designed to encourage increased participation in rowing through a variety of activities, including a nationally recognised Learn to Row course, and a series of new activities such as personal challenges and rowing tours. CPGA clubs who wish to become part of this scheme should visit the British Rowing website for more details
Facility Development
In 2009 British Rowing and the CPGA carried out a facilities audit to identify the current state of CPGA club facilities, and identify potential projects for investment over the next 2-3 years. British Rowing are currently working with a number of CPGA clubs to support them with facility development, and would be pleased to hear from any other clubs with possible projects requiring support.
Coach Education
• Fixed Seat Level 2 Coaching Course
• 2 courses run in 2009 – CRA, Falmouth
• 19 coaches trained
Juniors
• Scholarship coach programme (via funds from British Rowing/HSCT)
• 3rd Junior training camp at Stithians in Oct 09
• 5 Clubs completed Clubmark accreditation
• Successful Cornwall Schools Indoor Rowing Champs and SW Regional Champs
Adults
• CPGA indoor rowing project funded via British Rowing – Flushing/Mylor, St Ages, Cadgwith, Caradon, Padstow, Lyme Regis
Facilities
• Facilities audit completed. Priorities for possible funding established.
• PDF created
For further information on any of the above items please contact:
Tom Pattichis
Tom Pattichis – British Rowing Coaching and Development Team Leader
Office: 01626333020; Mobile: 07818576145;
E-mail – tom.pattichis@britishrowing.org
Jan 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Looe win CPGA Chairmans Cup
Well done to Looe Rowing Club for winning the CPGA Chairman’s cup at this year’s AGM.
The three shortlisted clubs were –
• Bude for their effort throughout 2009 with the Juniors and their attendance at regattas
• Flushing Mylor for always being around on the beaches and helping other clubs
• Looe for the regeneration of their club and the impressive junior section that has been built over the last couple of years.
Jan 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
British Rowing :: Courses available
Here is a list of courses and information of courses being run by British Rowing & The CPGA
Fixed Seat Rowing Technique Workshop
When/Where
3rd February – Mounts Bay School, Penzance Contact: Helen Bowkett – helenbowkett@yahoo.co.uk
10th February – Newquay Treviglas School Contact: Beverley Davis – davis_beverley@sky.com
17th February – Falmouth Water Sports Centre Contact: Nick Maxted – nickmaxted@fsmail.net
24th February – St Austell College Contact: Rhiannon Halliday – rhiannon.halliday@britishrowing.org
17th March – Caradon Sailing Club, Saltash Contact: Steve Kent – stevelin18@talktalk.net
18th March – Trinity School, Teignmouth Contact – Rachel Holgate – famholgate@blueyonder.co.uk
31st March – Westfield School, Weymouth Contact – Tom Pattichis – tom.pattichis@britishrowing.org
Aim
The workshop covers the key concepts of effective technique, including correct posture and grip, and the correct sequence for catch, drive, finish and recovery/return.
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
When
Wed 12th May 2010, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Where
Victoria Inn, Roche
Aim
The workshop is endorsed by the NSPCC, and is the recommended training for all Club Welfare Officers, coaches and other volunteers working with young people in clubs. Topics covered include British Rowing/CPGA policies and procedures, CRB checking, and receiving and reporting procedures for child welfare issues within clubs
Cost
£15 per person
Level 1 Coastal Coxes Course
When/Where
Falmouth – February (dates tbc) Contact – Esther Oldrieve – metheven@hotmail.com
Devoran/Mylor – March 2nd/9th/13th/14th Contact: Rob Grose – gdavidrobert@aol.com John Bray – johnbray@metronet.co.uk
St Austell – January 25th/28th, February 1st/4th/6th/13th Contact: Tristan Netherton – tristan.netherton@microtest.co.uk
Saltash – February 20th/21st/27th/28th Contact: Nicola Davy – nicolajdavey@hotmail.co.uk
Tamar/Tavy – March 13th/14th Contact: Carolyn Dawe – carolyndawe347@btinternet.com
Weymouth – January 20th/27th, February 7th/10th Contact: Wendy Pearce – wendyduff@talktalk.net Steve Vince – Dee.Barron@colemaninsurance.co.uk
Aim
This course provides a certificate of competence in generic coxing skills. The certificate is not a formal qualification, however it can be used within a club to provide evidence of general coxing competency, to supplement the club’s own specific training.
CPGA AGM
Just a quick reminder – the AGM is this Sunday 17th January, 2010. Kingsley Village conference centre, Fraddon.
There will be a number of trade stands that you are able to chat / look / order from prior to and after the official business of the AGM.
- Stitch Clothing
- Rock the Boat Clothing
- Colemans Insurance
- Colin Curtis Insurance
- Collars Paddle Makers
- Suttons Paddle Makers
- South West Lakes
- Safety UK
- Recretation and Watersports Association
The timetable for the day:
1130 Set up.
1200 Doors open.
1330 AGM business.
1430 – 1500 Official business finished, free to browse until 1600.
Ralph Bird’s Funeral :: BBC Spotlight
In case you missed it here is the BBC Spotlight coverage from the very moving funeral service at Truro Cathedral yesterday when over 800 rowers, friends and family came together to bid farewell and pay their respects to the famous pilot gig builder Ralph Bird.
Thank you to David Barnicoat from Falmouth Gig Club for the pictures
BBC Spotlight news feature on the funeral
Ralph Bird on BBC Video Nation
Download the Falmouth Packet article by David Barnicoat here as a PDF
Download The Times article here as a PDF
Nov 11, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Regional Junior Training Weekend :: 2009 :: Update
Update :: Sept 25th 1000
Only 7 spaces left.
Ends
Update :: Sept 24th 1800
Deadline extended for junior rowing camp to WEDNESDAY 30th September.
Still places available………….
The weekend will involve rowing in gigs, skiffs, flashboats and virus boats. Qualified fixed seat rowing coaches, video analysis by professional photographer, fun racing for real prizes!
Please contact Rhiannon.halliday@ara-rowing .org
07791603059
ENDS
The ARA in conjunction with the WRRC, CPGA and CRA will be hosting a Junior Training Weekend on October 10th/11th 2009, at Stithians Reservoir.
The emphasis of the weekend is on developing rowing technique in a fun environment. Juniors attending will receive tuition from qualified fixed seat coaches in a combination of flash boats, virus boats and gigs, and on land using rowing machines. The weekend will include a number of activities including video analysis, sculling skills and other activities designed to help improve the participants rowing skill and technique. There will be a fun racing competition on the final day. Please note that video analysis and photography will feature as part of the camp, there is a section on the form for consent.
Who is the camp suitable for?
Juniors attending this camp should be competent rowers, ideally with one years experience. They also must be aged J14-16 (school years 9, 10 and 11). The camp is not suitable for complete beginners, or inexperienced juniors.
Venue – Stithians Reservoir
Dates – October 10th/11th 2009
Times – 10am – 4.30pm both days (full schedule to follow closer to the event)
Cost – £10 per person (cheques payable to WRRC).
- Optional camp t-shirt available at a cost of £7.50 per person
What to bring? – Kit suitable for rowing indoors and on the water (must include hat and trousers); waterproofs in case of wet weather and plenty of warm changes of clothing. Food will be available to purchase from the centre on both days, however it is suggested that all junior bring food, snacks and drinks with them.
Club Requirements?
Clubs must provide the following;
- A minimum of 1 coach/volunteer for every 4 juniors attending (those sending less than 4 must still provide 1 coach/volunteer).
- Clubs are responsible for organising accommodation and supervising juniors who wish to stay over on the Friday, and/or Saturday night. Camping is available via the watersports centre campsite (01209 860301).
- Clubs should provide lifejackets for each junior.
How to enter?
Initially places are limited to six juniors per club, clubs can request extra places to be placed on a reserve list. Registration forms for the camp are enclosed. These should be returned to the address below, along with cheques for camp fees by Friday 25th September. Cheques payable to ‘WRRC’.
Rhiannon Halliday – 11 The Green, Lower Burraton, Saltash, Cornwall. PL12 4SQ.
E-mail: rhiannon.halliday@ara-rowing.org
Mobile: 07791603059
ARA Fixed Seat Level 2 Coaching Courses
The Amateur Rowing Association, in conjunction with the West Regional Rowing Council and the Cornish Pilot Gig Association, would like to notify clubs of an upcoming ARA Fixed Seat Level 2 Coaching course.
Both courses will be taking place in October & November.
Course Content: The course is aimed at beginner coaches, focusing primarily on how to coach as well as the rowing specific knowledge of what to coach. Applicants must be 16 years or above, have some previous experience of rowing (either through participating and/or coaching) and must be able to attend all course dates outlined above, including their allocated assessment date.
There a places left on both courses , but the deadline is only two weeks away, so if anyone is interested they should apply asap. Those wanting to apply should note that they will need to take out ARA membership (which covers course insurance) before sending in the application form and cheque. ARA membership can be completed on the ARA website, and the category they will require for this course is ‘non-racing’. Once they have got their ARA number they should include this on their application form, before sending it in.
Reminder to clubs: If they want to apply for the CPGA ergos for the winter period the application deadline is September 18th (details on the CPGA website).
Download info on the coaching courses at: Teignmouth
Download info on the coaching courses at: Stithians
Download the application form
For further information please contact:
Tom Pattichis
Coaching and Development Team Leader – South West
Amateur Rowing Association
Room Lower East 18, Quadrangle, Seale-Hayne Campus, University of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ
01626333020
07879070873
tom.pattichis@ara-rowing.org
Sep 07, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
CPGA Chairman Jason Nicholas :: GigRower Interview
I would like to thank Jason Nicholas, the new CPGA chairman for answering these questions. Jason takes over the helm from Norma as chair of our governing body and I wish him all the best in taking the sport forward.
Age?
37
Profession?
Left school and went to sea for 11 yrs fishing, have been flat roofing for last 10 years. Served 14 years on the padstow lifeboat.
Where you live?
Padstow
When did you start rowing?
1987
Do you still row/compete and in which crew?
I have been mainly coxing for the last few years but fill in for any of our mens crews, vets excluded! However have been working on fitness this winter so hoping to make one of the crews this season.
Why did you start gig rowing?
I was 15 when Padstow first started raising money for the boats, and because we all had our own punts it seemed like a good idea to be involved. When I first started there were six of us all best friends, and the idea of all being in a crew together was appealing. The Padstow Crabbers were born! Unfortunately when I was 17 two of the boys were lost at sea so the end of a crew and the end of an era.
Do you, personally, have a rowing ambition, say winning at Scillies?
I have had many ambitions so far and have been lucky enough to say that I have achieved alot of them. Scillies is not high on my list of ambitions as being a proud Padstonian, our Mayday festival normally coincides with Scillies so it is not often I get a chance to go. We went in 2008 and I also went at the beginning of the 90’s when we were the 13th gig from the mainland! I would like to be in a Newquay mens final whether rowing or coxing, the latter being the more likely given the average age of our a crew was 17 in 2008!
Originally the CPGA was set up to oversee the standardisation of a set of measurements for the Cornish Pilot Gig for fair racing but its role is now much more varied. As the sport continues to grow what would you like to improve or develop in your time as Chairman?
Obviously one of the main things to improve is the relationship between member clubs and the CPGA, the last twelve months were a bit of an eye opener as to some members discontent towards us. Hopefully with some honest and open discussions things can start to go forward.
As the sport grows, it could be argued that some of the top A crews are training to an almost semi professional level, the same level as semi-professional paid athletes in other sports. At present their is no significant commercialism or sponsorship, do you see this changing?
I hope not, it’s good to see how some of the crews have been able to really push forward . Some of the achievements in the last few years have been extraordinary in both the mens and the ladies crews. I feel that commercialism or big sponsorship deals would change the face of gig racing beyond recognition of the great sport we have today.
The sport of Gig rowing struggles to get taken seriously by the media, on both a local and national level. Do you feel the CPGA has a role to address this ?
I feel that during the last season gig racing was publicised ten times more than the season before. The World and Newquay champs were covered on TV and covered by local radio stations, each week local news papers had event details and results. Now with web sites available i dont think there is a lot more the CPGA can do to address this.
Can you tell us a little bit about what the CPGA is doing to improve coaching techniques in the sport ?
The CPGA has been working very hard with the ARA to achieve a good standard of fixed seat coaching for CPGA clubs. Hopefully 2009 will start to see some of these courses going out to the member clubs.
Do you see a super vets category developing at any major events this year?
A super vets catagory at a big event could be a possibility, however these events as they are getting bigger each year are starting to take longer and longer to run through. Are there many clubs that have super vets? I don’t know, but as i said earlier with the age thing there will be a time that this has to be looked at.
Do you have any other thoughts or comments about the sport and how you would like to see it improve?
As with all sports there is always going to be room for improvement, and with the right communication and support from rowers maybe by the end of 2009 we might see some!!
Mar 29, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Across The Bay Race :: New Date Aug 13th
Gig rowers charity round Britain sail underway…
GR300 :: Get your bike out
Race Invite :: Ilfracombe Regatta
Featured Gig Club :: Weymouth Rowing Club
Helford Regatta 2010 :: Report, Results, Pics
Lundy Row 2010 :: Report
Helford Event This Sunday :: Information
Paignton Gig Club :: Invite
Across The Bay Race :: Cancelled
Cadgwith Event :: 31st July
Devoran Regatta :: Results
Truro River Rowing Club :: Gig Re-Launch
Charlestown Event :: CANCELLED
Charlestown :: Gig Loan Request
