The CPGA asks us to set our annual regatta date in the autumn, and we tie our event into Falmouth’s, so that visiting clubs might make a weekend of if. Little did the old committee realise what a terrible date they’d picked – there was hardly any water due to spring tides! Not great for […]
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Rowing out to honour the Falmouth Classics
We were honoured to receive an invitation to join the Falmouth Classics Parade of Sail, which took part on Sunday 18th June. The conditions were near perfect for rowing – smooth seas, warm sunshine and a gentle breeze. Not so good for the ‘classics’ themselves, as the wind struggled to fill their sails until they […]
And now for something completely different… confirmation of our Regatta!
We’ve completed the risk assessment, obtained permission from Falmouth Harbour Master, built a project plan, so we’re good to go! Our Regatta will take place on Sunday 25th June, at ‘Flushing beach’ right at the end of Trefusis Road, home of our gig club. This year we have rubbish tides to deal with, so it won’t […]
Helford River Race
Again, all three gigs, 18 rowers and a pile of club kit made it’s way to Helford River Gig Club’s annual river race from Helford Passage to Gweek in what will probably be the final race of the 2010 season. It’s a great sign for the future that even this late in the season we […]