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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 …
With the potential of the UK Government banning large gatherings the WPGC2020 has been cancelled. The WPGC committee have taken all aspects into consideration. It cannot be rescheduled for this year and registration fees will be refunded, there will be more information from the WPGC on this over the next few days via their website ‘There is disappointment all round, …
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 …
It’s that time of year again when the shipping dates are released for the IOS World Championships. 2020 will see a new format to the racing with the Veterans and Superveterans racing two races (St Agnes & Nut Rock) on Friday with the top twelve (12) crews in each racing on the Saturday. The gigs are then passed to the …
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 …
Next weekend (21st and 22nd September) the harbour at Newquay will be filled with 100 mens gig crews from across the country battling it out to take the top spot at the Newquay Championships 2019. Run over two days, Round 1 and 2 (weather permitting) will be completed on the Saturday, with the quarters, semis and final on the Sunday. …
