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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 …
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 all new Cornish Pilot Gig Association archive is now being uploaded for all to enjoy. The archive is the result of eighteen months of work by the Pulling Together The Past team and contains over 37,000 heritage items. Over 32,000 items are photographs but the archive also includes films, audio recordings and documents. The project team has also created …
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 …
