Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2024
Junior International Pilot Gig Championships Sponsored by Plymouth City Bus & Go Cornwall Bus When: Saturday 12th October Venue: Mount Batten Centre, Plymouth We are delighted to announce a new event for the 2024 season for junior members of the gig rowing community on Saturday 12th October. Held at the Mount Batten Watersports & Activity Centre in Plymouth, the Junior …
We are celebrating a new partnership with the sports apparel company VX3. VX3 are based in Paignton, Devon and provide kit and clothing for a myriad of club and individual sports. A number of our member gig clubs are already proponents of their sports wear and we are delighted to be partnering with them. Joel Ashworth, VX3 Partnership Coordinator, expressed …
Young rowers are invited to a day long rowing camp at Stithians Reservoir on Tuesday 28th May. The camp is designed to give young people the opportunity to row different types of vessel including flashboats and gigs. Nick George, Engagement and Participation Lead, said, “We are really looking forward to bringing young people together. The social element of our rowing …
The CPGA is seeking 2 volunteers to join the Board of Trustees who identify with the principles and mission of the CPGA and share its values. The Trustee role is voluntary and so it is not a paid position, however reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence can be reimbursed. Trustees, are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of …
Like all sports, gig racing relies upon people to ensure that competition rules are upheld. Race Officials are essential in making racing safe and fair for all competitors and helping clubs to run successful regattas. New regional sessions will take place in May to support new and existing Race Officials. The sessions will explore the updated 2024 Racing Rules now …
Summer Indoor Rowing Challenge 2024 The CPGA is delighted to launch a brand new competition for schools and sports clubs. The Summer Indoor Rowing Challenge 2024, will run throughout the summer term and is aimed at young people between Year 7 to Year 13. Each month, during May, June and July, participants will face a different challenge with teachers and …
We are delighted to announce a new interconnected, multiformat racing series for the coming 2024 season. The CPGA’s Senior Summer Series will be held at four separate locations, with events in Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. Club crews will accrue points at each regatta in the series, and the crews with the highest overall points by the end of the series …
In December 2023, a sport wide consultation was launched as part of the Wave of Events project. Whilst the consultation was focused on securing feedback and exploring ideas relating to the CPGA events calendar, it also gave clubs the opportunity to share their perspectives on a range of fronts including the opportunities and challenges currently facing their organisations. CPGA representatives …
Version 3 – The fixture calendar for 2024 is now live. This is a dynamic calendar and will have changes throughout the coming months, as you can see we are now on Version 3. In the meantime, an exciting year of racing lies ahead. Download the fixture calendar click here.
