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The latest fixture list, a few moved or cancelled. But still plenty of rowing on the calendar for 2022. To download the latest, CPGA fixtures 2022 May V9. 12 March CARADON THREE RIVERS 9 July CATTEWATER / COVERACK / EXMOUTH /ILFRACOMBE/ CHARLESTOWN IO 13 10 PORT ISAAC LN 16 GORAN 17 U14 CHAMPIONSHIPS – HAYLE 2 April DART IO 3 …
During the 2022 AGM in January, the CPGA membership voted and approved a 5 year strategy plan which had been created and consulted on with all clubs during 2021. Now our strategy is in place, this is an update regarding progress to date. Membership Our £5 per named member linked to the club membership registers have been invoiced – this …
A new film documenting the progress of Falmouth Marine school students as they attempt to build a Cornish Pilot Gig, is due for release in June. When the students started the build, they had no idea that their work would be hampered by a worldwide pandemic. Falmouth Marine School Tutor, Chris Bosanko-Green said ‘I was gutted for the students, they …
The CPGA are looking to appoint a contractor and an administrator as part of the development of the sport. The Cornish Pilot Gig Association is a charity and the governing body of the sport of Cornish Pilot Gig rowing. Based at Krowji in Redruth, the CPGA runs a sport with 86 member clubs and an estimated 8000 participants. A Contractor …
LATEST UPDATE Following two years where racing hasn’t been to the fore, this year with everything crossed we have a packed Fixture List. From Zennor to London, Ilfracombe to Salcombe and many locations in between, we are looking forward to an exciting years racing. So get the training in, trailers in tiptop condition, towers at the ready, boats loaded and …
St Austell Brewery and the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) have extended their longstanding partnership for a 17th year. This year, the brewery’s flagship lager, Korev will become the Association’s ‘official beer’. As part of the new deal, Korev (4.8% abv) will become headline sponsor of the National County Gig Championships – a recent addition to the gig racing calendar …
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 …
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 …
