Gig rowing

Spring 2026

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Isles of Scilly

Early morning Tuesday 28th April we set off for the Isles of Scilly for the World pilot gig championships once again. Initially the conditions were light and calm but it became a little more bouncy after we left Lands end. By the time we neared Tresco it was quite challenging and we were grateful to enter the North channel into the calmer moorings at New Grimsby between Tresco and Bryher.

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On a breezy Wednesday we wandered around Bryher and enjoyed a meal at the Fraggle Rock Cafe. It was a windy night, we were quite sheltered but the Scillonian could not sail from St Mary’s.

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On Thursday afternoon, when the tide allowed, we headed south to St Mary’s.
On Friday Richard took part in the men’s masters competition ( and Sue nearly rowed as sub 😬)

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On Saturday and Sunday we wandered around St Mary’s and cheered on the younger ladies and open teams.

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On Monday morning we motor sailed home in warm, calm and sunny conditions ☀️

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The Great River Race London 21st September

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After steady training during August and September we took part in the Great River Race. The training was about building endurance and we steadily incrreased our periods of rowing until we were rowing for 2 hours. We felt incredibly fit.

On the 20th September Richard towed the gig Pinnacle to the start point at Millwall in East London. It was a very long day because after dropping off the gig we had to take the empty trailer across London to the finishing point at Richmond. We stayed overnight in a hotel in Twickenham.

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On the 21st September a bus had been laid on for participants. We were taken over the river to the start point at Millwall.

It was an amazing and unforgettable day. We rowed along the Thames passing all the major sites of London. We each rowed for at least two hours and completed the row in an impressive 2 hours 38 minutes

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Further 2024 highlights

Captiva was lifted from the water on the 1st September for a new engine and gearbox to be fitted. She returned to the water on the 19th October. We decided to keep her in the marina over the winter rather than lifting out again. This gave us a chance to test the new engine. 

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