Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2024
The provisional fixture calendar for 2025 has been published. It is anticipated that clubs will amend and add dates having reviewed the draft fixtures. This is a dynamic calendar and there will be changes throughout the coming months. Download the Fixtures 2025 V11
On 9th and 10th November, 14 enthusiastic participants gathered at Saltash for the very first CPGA Introduction to Coaching Level 1 course. With the expertise of tutors Rhiannon Bailey, Clare Leverton and Kevin Sellars all participants successfully passed the course, marking an exciting milestone for coaching within the gig rowing community. Day one began with a classroom session, where participants …
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre is set to host the inaugural Junior International Gig Rowing Championships, sponsored by Plymouth City Bus & Go Cornwall Bus, this coming Saturday (12th October) as teams from across the world converge in Britain’s Ocean City ready to row in a series of races within the Cattewater. In recent years the Mount Batten …
After unfortunate weather conditions and the postponement of racing at Swanage on 6th October, the CPGA has announced a revised schedule for the National County Championships at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre on Sunday 13th October. Claire Tripp, General Manager said “It was really disappointing to see a postponement of the Swanage event but we are very grateful …
New dates have been released for a series of consultation sessions at venues across the county. Engagement and Participation Lead, Nick George said, “The consultation evenings last year provided a direct line for clubs to share their thoughts on the 2023 season. These sessions will provide the team with a better understanding the opportunities and challenges facing our clubs and …
County selectors are now welcoming expressions of interest from rowers and coxes across all counties. The selection teams have been busy scouting talent and have also invited nominations from clubs. To submit an expression of interest please select and complete the form for your relevant County: Bristol Cornwall Devon Dorset Hampshire & London Essex to include Kent and Norfolk Isles …
Applications are being welcomed for our Club In A Box scheme which provides a club with a GRP gig, oars and equipment. The initiative aims to support clubs to create more gig rowing activities in their communities and to engage more members in new ways. Please email hello@cpga.co.uk to request an application pack and submit your application by Monday 11th …
River Fowey – Coverack – Boscastle We are delighted to announce new junior specific events for the coming 2024 season. These Junior Events will be held at a number of separate locations. The first event of the Junior Series will be hosted by River Fowey Gig Club on Sunday 7th July followed by Coverack Gig Club on Sunday 28th July. …
The fixture calendar for 2024 as been updated. This is a dynamic calendar and will have changes throughout the coming months, as you can see we are now on Version 4. In the meantime, an exciting year of racing lies ahead. Download the fixture calendar here Fixtures 2024 -22-5-24.docx
The National County Championships (NCC) take place at the end of the racing season with representative crews selected to compete on behalf of their county. County crews are made up of participants from all counties in which a CPGA member club is present; from Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Norfolk, Somerset …
