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British Success At The FICSF Coppa Europa, Maccagno

Thanks to Linda Wills of Penryn Rowing Club for this inspiring account of the FICSF Coppa Europa in Maccagno, Italy. I was fortunate to travel...More

November 7, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

A New Will-To-Win

Torridge Pilot Gig Club, based on the Torridge Estuary in Appledore, North Devon, is celebrating 20 years of rowing. To mark the milestone, the club...More

November 6, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Dave Matthews Shares Cornish Origins

You may have seen Dave’s work gracing the walls of the homes of fellow gig rowers. Keen to find out how gig rowing has inspired...More

October 3, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Cornish Barbarians: 50 VOR 50 – A Record-Breaking Row for Noah

The Cornish Barbarians Gig Club was founded in 2018 with a simple but powerful idea: bring rowers together from across the gig rowing community to...More

September 2, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

The Gig Economy- From Covid to Creativity

Astonished by the crafting skills of the Martin family, we invited Dr Neil Martin to share his story of how a family in Oxford ended...More

July 7, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Epic Adventure For Mevagissey Rowing Club

Thanks to Gareth Vest and Carrie Morris for this article. Sunday, 25th May saw Mevagissey Rowing Club undertake their epic row between the historic...More

June 2, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

40th Anniversary Row For Mevagissey

As Mevagissey Rowing Club approaches its 40th anniversary next year, members are gearing up for an ambitious fundraising event: the Harbour to Harbour Row, taking...More

May 16, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Crowdfunder For Klondike

The team behind the Isles of Scilly’s new Cultural Centre and Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help raise £35,000 to install the iconic...More

May 16, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

WPGC Stream Team Coverage 2025

The Stream Team are back—prepped and ready to bring you live coverage of all the racing action. A huge thank you to Sharp’s Brewery for...More

May 2, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Maisie Makes It: WPGC 2025

With the 2025 World Pilot Gig Championships just around the corner, the excitement is building, and if you’ve already pre-ordered your official merchandise or spotted...More

May 1, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Results

Success On The Ouse

On Saturday 27th September, the annual Head of the Ouse race took place on the River Ouse in Sussex. The challenging 10km course saw crews...More

October 2, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Winter League Win For Boscastle & Crackington

This winter season’s Roadford Races reached an exciting conclusion on Saturday 12th April, with Boscastle & Crackington Gig Club finishing in top spot and securing...More

May 1, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Tackling the Three Rivers

Caradon Gig Club’s annual Three Rivers Race marked the start of the 2025 racing season in Saltash on Saturday, March 8th. This challenging 6-mile race...More

March 14, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Monty Halls At Dart Regatta

Thank you to Dart Gig Club press office and Monty Halls for this fantastic write up! The day was particularly frigid, but the gig community...More

March 4, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

Falmouth Spring Into Action

The 2025 gig rowing season got off to a fantastic start on Saturday, February 22nd, as Falmouth Pilot Gig Club hosted their first spring regatta....More

March 4, 2025 ClaireCPGA 0

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

March 4, 2025 Jade Colton 0

A Day At The Tamar Winter League

Thanks to Alex from Coxside Gig Club who shared his day with us! As someone who loves a good winter rowing challenge, I was thrilled...More

January 31, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Between Storms: South Devon Winter League

River Teign Rowing Club (RTRC) hosted a successful South Devon Winter League fixture on Saturday, January 25th, during a calm spell between Storms Eowyn and...More

January 31, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Bude Hosts Roadford Races – Round 3

Written by Jan Keat. Bude Pilot Gig Club hosted a thrilling third round of the Roadford Races Winter League on Saturday, January 18th. The event...More

January 30, 2025 Jade Colton 0

Appledore JAM!

This year’s Juniors and Masters Regatta, hosted by Appledore Pilot Gig Club, welcomed 37 crews from 11 clubs. The idea for the event originated over...More

November 29, 2024 Jade Colton 0

Championship Counties Battle In Plymouth

International British Success At The FICSF Coppa Europa, Maccagno

Championship Masters Champions Crowned In Plymouth