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We’re delighted to announce that the CPGA have passed the latest new gig build. Florence has been built by Harry Poulson for Brixham Gig Rowing Club and has been assigned number 229 on the register. Left to right in the image: Harry Poulson (boat builder), Maurice Hunkin and James Chudleigh (from the standards team) Photo credit: Tich Preston
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 …
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 …
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 …
