Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2019
To celebrate the 35th Year anniversary of the building of the Pilot Gig ‘Energy’, the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) have commissioned Falmouth Marine School to build a new Cornish Pilot Gig. The original Gig Energy was built by Falmouth Marine School Apprentices in 1985 under the supervision of Cornish boat builder Ralph Bird, a founding member and Chairman of …
The huge rise in the popularity of Cornish Pilot Gig racing has come at the same time as the wood, Elm and Oak, which gigs are made of, is in short supply. The CPGA are starting a campaign to raise awareness of the situation. At a stand in the forestry section at the Royal Cornwall Show they will discuss and …
‘Club in a Box’ project first took to the water in 2017 following funding from the CPGA, Sport England, British Rowing and St Austell Brewery. Two packages (CIAB 1, CIAB 2) – GRP training gig, set of oars, set of seats, cover, pins, trailer, basically everything that you need to get on the water and row. They were welcomed enthusiastically …
The latest, most up to date Fixture list – 26th May 2019. CPGA fixtures 2019 V8
On Sunday 20th January 2019 the AGM of the CPGA CIO was held at the China Fleet Club, Saltash, Cornwall. Those in attendance for the AGM were welcomed by Shane Sullivan – chair of trustees. In brief, 2018 again a busy year for the CPGA. • Largest number of applications to join the Association • Large number of potential gig …
Saturday 12th January 2019 marked a significant step forward for the newly formed Porlock Weir Pilot Gig Club when they collected their first Cornish Pilot Gig – ‘Circe’. ‘Circe’ CPGA No 37 built by Andrew Nancarrow originally for Truro, launched in 1995, later the property of Nankersey in 2008 and then, following Nankersey and Flushing Mylor Gig Club reuniting she …
