CARADON PILOT GIG CLUB
Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing Club based in Saltash, Cornwall, UK
ON AND OFF THE WATER
Training takes place on the on the rivers Tamar and Lynher in the outstandingly beautiful valleys.
Every year after the rigors of the World Championships are behind us, the ladies and men’s crews host separate race nights where the ladies and men of each crew mix together to form three or four equal crews which race against each other. Trophies are presented to the winning crews at the End of Season Party which is usually hosted in October. These races are a fantastic way of bringing along rowers from lower crews and it also gives crews the opportunity to socialise with the rest of the squad. With such a large club it’s great to get all the rowers together in one spot for a couple of hours a week.
ABOUT US
At Caradon Gig Club, we pride ourselves on finding the balance between being a highly successful and competitive club whilst maintaining the perfect family, friendly atmosphere.
We currently have five women’s crews and four men’s crews of varying shapes, sizes and experience. We welcome everyone into our club via our novice and junior factions.
Throughout the summer season we compete in regattas throughout the counties of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.
HAVING FUN
Quite often gig clubs offer locations for camping as well as entertainment after their events. The club regularly stays at events such as Fowey where there are fireworks in the evening rounding off the town’s regatta week.
Once a year we row down the Tamar River to Mount Edgcumbe where we beach next to the Edgcumbe Arms play games on the green in front of the main house. We are also due to hold our second annual quiz night which, as well as being incredibly entertaining, also helps raise money for the club.