Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2020
We are all unaware of the effect that Covid is going to have on the 2021 season, but we are publishing a provisional fixture list for 2021 as we are aware that clubs need to confirm dates with harbour / port authorities etc. Any club wishing to change a date or add a date please email the CPGA secretary. We …
It’s the time again when applications are being welcomed for the ‘Club in a Box’ packages. The great news is that in the coming loan period there are three (3) CIAB packages, so more people can benefit from the project that first took to the water in 2017 following funding from the CPGA, Sport England, British Rowing and St Austell …
In 1992 a new Cornish Pilot Gig was launched at Looe ‘Ryder’ built for the Looe Gig Club. She was the first build for father and son team – Jim and Dave Currah. She was to be the start of a long gig building career for Dave. Unfortunately, due to ill health, Dave is retiring and will no longer be …
Development work for the sport of gig rowing has continued throughout the difficult times surrounding Covid-19. Last year CPGA representatives presented Cornwall Council with a strategic document outlining the sport and opportunities for growth. Consequently, Cornwall Council awarded the CPGA a grant for to develop planning for the future of the sport. It is envisaged that a clearly communicated plan …
Last week we sadly learnt of the passing of Roger Ryman, 1967 – 2020. Following previous brewing roles with Maclay and Co, Scotland and Newcastle Brewery, Roger and Toni moved to Cornwall to take the position of Head Brewer at St.Austell Brewery in April 1999. In this position he changed the fortunes of the Brewery launching three flagship beers – …
Update message from Shane Sullivan – CPGA Trustee I hope everybody and their families are keeping safe and well in these strange times. Despite the lockdown the Committee’s work continues planning ahead for when some form of normality returns but also several ongoing projects. The following is the first in a series of updates on the work in progress. This …
Monday 24th February, a date in the dim and distant past, the date that the first gigs left the mainland for the 2020 World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly on board the Gry Maritha. Many things have changed since that date, not least the cancelling of the championships, but one thing has remained the same until now, …
Due to the current situation all gigs are laid up. As we are all aware a wooden boat requires care and attention, especially when not in the water for a prolonged period of time. Take a look at the ‘Advice on keeping gigs‘ provided by Peter Williams, boatbuilder of Bodinnick, Cornwall.
During these different times when we are unable to get out in the boat, indoor life is becoming the norm. If you have the time and want to exercise the brain a little, take a look at the following. All downloadable. There will be more: Quizzes CPGA club logos Emoji Quiz Where in the Gig world? Sukudo Cornish Pilot Gig …
Following government advice, the CPGA advise suspending all gig rowing activity, at all levels. Gig rowing activity includes club training, league, CPGA and any regattas, plus any course from 17th March until required subject to continued review. The decision has been taken following the government advice in the interests of rowers, coxes, coaches, umpires, volunteers, supporters and the wider gig …
