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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 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 …
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 …
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 …
