Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2021
St Austell Brewery and the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) have extended their longstanding partnership for a 17th year. This year, the brewery’s flagship lager, Korev will become the Association’s ‘official beer’. As part of the new deal, Korev (4.8% abv) will become headline sponsor of the National County Gig Championships – a recent addition to the gig racing calendar …
Some sad news to share, the sudden passing of master gig builder – David (Dave) Currah. Dave passed away on Sunday peacefully. He retired due to ill health in 2020, having built a fleet of gigs. Dave has been a prolific gig builder building both by himself and with his father, Jim. Building his first gig along with his father …
The latest update of the CPGA fixtures 2021 – September V2 Please note a few more changes. These have been difficult decisions and we respect committees / clubs who have decided not to go ahead. If any club wants to take any empty dates, please email secretary@cpga.co.uk
Launched on the 9th September 2021, Epic Energy took to the waters of the River Fal in Cornwall. In September 2019 the CPGA commissioned the build of a gig by Falmouth Marine School. The aims being to establish links again with Falmouth Marine School where Ralph Bird and Ted Pentacost had assisted students in 1985 to build the Cornish Pilot …
Sunday 22nd August, 2021 crews from a number of CPGA clubs took to the water at Copperhouse Pool, Hayle where Hayle Pilot Gig Club hosted the U14, U15 and U16 championships for 2021. This was the first championship event held since Newquay Championships in September 2019. Covid secure protocol was followed and those attending enjoyed a day of racing in …
The latest update of the CPGA fixtures 2021 – July V33 Please note the postponement of the U16 & 17 Championship until Ladies Newquay weekend in September. These have been difficult decisions and we respect committees / clubs who have decided not to go ahead. Some clubs in response to local councils or landowners have had to make the decision …
At the Cornish Pilot Gig Association Annual General Meeting in January, clubs were presented with an outline of the CPGA’s plans to develop and improve its services over the next five years. Since then, members of the gig rowing community have participated in an extensive consultation sharing their thoughts on the proposals. During the consultation, representatives from over 50 clubs …
The roadmap out of COVID did have the date of the 21st June as a potential release date. We all know that this is no longer the case. With the pressure of running an event under COVID secure protocol several clubs have decided to cancel their events for 2021. These have been difficult decisions and we all need to respect …
Earlier this year the CPGA carried out an extensive survey of the membership. Clubs told us what support and services they need and we listened. We have made an ambitious new plan to help the sport thrive whilst maintaining all that makes our gig rowing community extraordinary. To make this plan happen, we are asking for your help and support. …
