Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2019
The all new Cornish Pilot Gig Association archive is now being uploaded for all to enjoy. The archive is the result of eighteen months of work by the Pulling Together The Past team and contains over 37,000 heritage items. Over 32,000 items are photographs but the archive also includes films, audio recordings and documents. The project team has also created …
Here’s a great way to do your bit for the environment by recycling inkjet and toner cartridges to the benefit of the CPGA via ‘The Recycling Factory’ As a charity we can benefit from your old cartridges being recycled. Here’s the list of inkjets and toners that can be recycled with a value. All you have to do is simply …
Over 400 people attended a celebration of gig rowing heritage on Saturday evening. Nostalgic archive footage and vivid contemporary film of the sport proved equally impressive on the big screen at the Regal Theatre. The event was organised as part of the ‘Pulling Together The Past’ project. Project Manager, Claire Tripp said, ‘People have contributed so many amazing archive items …
Have you booked your ticket for ‘The Story of Gig Rowing’ showing this Saturday 2nd November at the Regal, Redruth, Cornwall? A great opportunity to wander through the heritage of this amazing sport – on the water, off the water, through the interviews, pictures and videos, some of which have never been seen before! No doubt there will be faces …
Here we go, 2020 is onto version 2 already! There are more clubs that need to submit dates and once these have been agreed they will be added and updates will be published. CPGA fixtures 2020 v2
Next weekend (21st and 22nd September) the harbour at Newquay will be filled with 100 mens gig crews from across the country battling it out to take the top spot at the Newquay Championships 2019. Run over two days, Round 1 and 2 (weather permitting) will be completed on the Saturday, with the quarters, semis and final on the Sunday. …
The second Club in a Box equipment package – Walter Hicks (Korev) has begun another adventure in Sussex. Walter Hicks has joined the Lewes Pilot Gig Club, having previously spent two years at Torpoint. The CPGA with funding from St Austell Brewery, Sport England and British Rowing launched the second equipment package in July 2017. The equipment package consists of …
Next weekend (7th and 8th September) the harbour at Newquay will be filled with 120 ladies gig crews from across the country battling it out to take the top spot at the Newquay Championships 2019. Run over two days, Round 1 and 2 (weather permitting) will be completed on the Saturday, with the quarters, semis and final on the Sunday. …
The Club in a Box project has been running for just over two year and has proved to be a great success to all who have been involved. The CPGA with funding from St Austell Brewery, Sport England and British Rowing launched the first equipment package in February 2017. The equipment package consists of a GRP training gig, trailer, oars, …
Today we are saying goodbye to Karen Beswetherick who has headed up our ‘Pulling Together The Past’ team since June 2018. The success of the heritage project has rested upon Karen’s expertise and commitment, and she will be greatly missed by the team. The Cornish Pilot Gig Association would like to thank Karen for all her hard work and wish …
