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Development work for the sport of gig rowing has continued throughout the difficult times surrounding Covid-19. Last year CPGA representatives presented Cornwall Council with a strategic document outlining the sport and opportunities for growth. Consequently, Cornwall Council awarded the CPGA a grant for to develop planning for the future of the sport. It is envisaged that a clearly communicated plan …
Update message from Shane Sullivan – CPGA Trustee I hope everybody and their families are keeping safe and well in these strange times. Despite the lockdown the Committee’s work continues planning ahead for when some form of normality returns but also several ongoing projects. The following is the first in a series of updates on the work in progress. This …
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 …
The CPGA community and the wider community are obviously doing their bit to support the environment through the ‘Recycling of Inkjet and Toner Cartridges’ via the Recycling Factory. As a charity we are benefitting from your old cartridges being recycled. So just in case you haven’t had the chance yet, here’s the inkjets and toners that can be recycled with …
Here’s a great way to do your bit for the environment by recycling inkjet and toner cartridges to the benefit of the CPGA via ‘The Recycling Factory’ As a charity we can benefit from your old cartridges being recycled. Here’s the list of inkjets and toners that can be recycled with a value. All you have to do is simply …
Over 400 people attended a celebration of gig rowing heritage on Saturday evening. Nostalgic archive footage and vivid contemporary film of the sport proved equally impressive on the big screen at the Regal Theatre. The event was organised as part of the ‘Pulling Together The Past’ project. Project Manager, Claire Tripp said, ‘People have contributed so many amazing archive items …
Have you booked your ticket for ‘The Story of Gig Rowing’ showing this Saturday 2nd November at the Regal, Redruth, Cornwall? A great opportunity to wander through the heritage of this amazing sport – on the water, off the water, through the interviews, pictures and videos, some of which have never been seen before! No doubt there will be faces …
