CADGWITH EVENT
Saturday 31st July
Unfortunately due to the size of the cove the club have had to limit the number of clubs attending.
Clubs who are attending :
Cape Cornwall, Coverack, Devoran, Falmouth, Helford, Isles of Scilly, Mevagissey, Mounts Bay, Newquay, Padstow, Pendeen, Porthleven, St Ives, Salcombe, Truro
RELAUNCH OF ROYAL - POSTPONED UNTIL 21st JULY - DEFINITELY
Truro River Rowing Club are relaunching Royal after an extensive refit / rebuild on Wednesday 14th July at Loe Beach, Feock, Nr Truro at 7:30pm.
The club would like to extend a warm welcome to all CPGA members, especially those that have rowed in the Royal.
Royal was the first boat built for the Truro club and therefore has a special place in the hearts of club members both new and old.
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
REMINDER
All clubs are asked to supply a rowing register to the CPGA each year. This register can be updated throughout the year with new members to the club.
Once registered to row with the club you are able to take part in championship events for that club. You are not able to row for another club at any championship event other than the club you are registered for. Rowing for another club will deem that crew disqualified.
You are also aware that at Tribute events in order to take part in the A and B races you need a total of 12 rowers - 6 for each crew. Unfortunately on Saturday at Mevagissey some clubs rowed A rowers in the B races despite being asked where they genuine crews. This is unsporting behaviour and unfair on clubs who are honest.
The C races at Rame have yet to be sorted as there is a limitation on the sheer number of gigs that the venue can handle. Information will follow, but please do not put A rowers in the B race.
MIXED AND VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sponsored by Ginsters
All the rowing has now been done and the 2010 champions of each category have been crowned.
Congratulations to all those who took part and well done to Caradon for a smooth running event.
Thanks to all clubs who loaned boats for the new format over two days.
Results
UMPIRES TRAINING EVENINGS
As you should all be aware the Racing Rules have been amended for the 2010 season. They have been sent to all clubs, for all to read and digest.
It is apparent that the same few clubs are supplying umpires, but we need to have umpires from all clubs who are prepared to take an active part in this area of the sport.
Thanks to those who attended either of the evenings and made them a success.
Please ALL clubs, find someone who is interested in umpiring and contact your area rep who will be able to pass the information on, alternatively contact Peter Fisher directly.
Racing Rules (word format 2007+)
Racing Rules (word format before 2007)
FALMOUTH TRIBUTE EVENT
INSURANCE AND ROWING REGISTERS
Reminder to all that insurance documents MUST be logged with the CPGA. These need to be updated as and when required.
Failure to supply insurance documents or have documents that are out of date will result in your club being unable to take part in the events.
Rowing registers - these are to be updated as and when, but there must be a full copy of all logged ONE week prior to any championship event.
AGM 2010
Sunday 17th January saw another three clubs - Bridport, Clevedon and Nankersey being accepted into the membership of the CPGA.
An additional aspect to the AGM of 2010 was the trade fair for the various companies involved with the CPGA and it is hoped that this will be built upon in future years.
The committee was elected en mass and Norma Edwards was elected as President.
The development group - Rob Grose, Nicky Davey and Mike White presented to the membership and hopefully gained a huge amount of feedback to now digest and bring to the next full CPGA meeting.
Along with the new clubs there are also a few new area reps : - working west to east. Charlotte Roberts - West, Esther Oldrieve - Lizard (although there is still a vacancy in their area), Jeremy Webb - WANDS. There is still a vacancy for the Mid Devon and Dorset area, Rachel Holgate would love the company on the journey to meetings.
JUNIOR INDOOR ROWING
With more official links between Gig Clubs and schools, the success of the indoor rowing competitions is clear for all to see.
Read the following report for more details
GIG RECORD
Some of you may be aware that there are now over 140 Cornish Pilot Gigs on the CPGA register. With such a huge number it is important that the information about all of them is available to all. With this in mind the CPGA will be publishing a book that gives information about each gig, e.g. choice of name, colours and a photo of each gig.
More details will follow on the website and to all clubs.
VHF RADIOS, GIGS AND EVENTS
Thanks to Tich Preston - Asst Sec of the CPGA for undertaking this research
INDOOR ROWING
The CPGA have been successful in an application to the ARA's Community Club Development Programme (CCDP), which has enabled the purchase of 12 Concept 2 Rowing Machines.
The machines will be held centrally by the CPGA, who will invite clubs to make an application for a maximum of 4 machines per club, which they will be loaned for a 4 month period. Clubs applying will be required to provide an outline of how they intend to use the machines during that time, and how this will help them to increase participation in rowing in their local community.
Currently Caradon, Lyme Regis and Padstow have use of the ergos, feedback from the clubs is really positive about the use.
The next loan period sees the ergos being shared between - Caradon, Cadgwith, Lyme Regis, Goran and Mounts Bay
As far in the future as we go currently, the loan period will end Mid May 2010.
Clubs who wish to apply are invited to complete the attached application form and return to cpgaweb@aol.com