World Pilot Gig Championships - Isles of Scilly 2-4th May, 2008
Thanks to Tregarthens Hotel, St Mary's, IOS
The CPGA extends thanks to Tregarthens Hotel, St Mary's for allowing the use of the facilites to update the information over the weekend.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Ladies Veterans Race - won by Falmouth with Helford second, full results tomorrow.
Mens Veterans Race - won by Caradon, Falmouth second, Newquay third with a number of Scillies rowers.
Both races were closely fought further back the field and what a great race for the blind crew in Dall Lewyer who had five gigs behind them.
SATURDAY
First Round - St Agnes to St Mary's
Well stunning racing from the Ladies in the first Falmouth A were pushed hard by Charlestown who are looking really impressive. Mounts Bay third, Caradon fourth, Roseland fifth and Falmouth B sixth.
In the Nut Rock race Falmouth A again held first place with Charlestown following in second, Caradon A taking third place.
The mens racing also provided some interesting results in the top group - Mounts Bay A winning both the St Agnes and the first round of the Nut Rock with Par Bay in their new gig Warrior following closely in second. Current champions Caradon A finished fifth in the St Agnes race.
The racing has been blessed with windy conditions, but no rain today.
Here's to great racing tomorrow.
SUNDAY
Third Round - Nut Rock - St Mary's
Great racing today regardless of which heat was racing, some of the closest racing for a number of years. Falmouth continued to hold onto the first place in the ladies, while Roseland A won the mens top heat.
Final - Nut Rock - St Mary's
What a great finish to the racing weekend. Falmouth A held onto the Ladies title, with Charlestown A in second and Roseland A in third.
The mens was one of the closest fought battles of recent years, Caradon A are no longer World Champions, Mounts Bay A have taken the crown with Par Bay A in second and Roseland A in third.
Despite the awful weather forecast, the weather has been great and everyone definitely has some sunburn / tan this evening.
Fantastic racing, great rivalry and wonderful spirit, yet again a great weekend. No doubt there will be a few beers sunk tonight and a few sore heads in the morning.
Full results will be published in downloadable form tomorrow evening.
MONDAY
Pilot Widow Trophy (Sailing) - won by ? still waiting for the update.
Rugby International won by the Mainland - 12 - 5
World Golf Match won byt the Islanders