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Version 3 – The fixture calendar for 2024 is now live. This is a dynamic calendar and will have changes throughout the coming months, as you can see we are now on Version 3. In the meantime, an exciting year of racing lies ahead. Download the fixture calendar click here.
It has come to our attention that some users who opted-in to the Subscription payment model when purchasing their GigRower membership in 2022 are receiving notifications regarding their auto-renewal.At the point of rolling out our GigRower memberships last year, we had not enabled the JustGo platform with direct debit payments via GoCardless, therefore for those who opted for the Subscription …
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 …
At the Cornish Pilot Gig Association Annual General Meeting in January, clubs were presented with an outline of the CPGA’s plans to develop and improve its services over the next five years. Since then, members of the gig rowing community have participated in an extensive consultation sharing their thoughts on the proposals. During the consultation, representatives from over 50 clubs …
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.
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 …
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 …
Here we go, 2020 is onto version 2 already! There are more clubs that need to submit dates and once these have been agreed they will be added and updates will be published. CPGA fixtures 2020 v2
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. …
‘Club in a Box’ project first took to the water in 2017 following funding from the CPGA, Sport England, British Rowing and St Austell Brewery. Two packages (CIAB 1, CIAB 2) – GRP training gig, set of oars, set of seats, cover, pins, trailer, basically everything that you need to get on the water and row. They were welcomed enthusiastically …
