Over a course which was half a mile longer than the usual length and against a record-breaking number of entries, FMPGC crews took part in the 3 Rivers Race at Saltash last weekend. The ladies fleet included 63 gigs and the men’s 67. The weather was dry but quite windy. After many years of consistently […]
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Best Ever Club Result at 3 Rivers!
FMPGC achieved a club record last weekend by finishing 7th overall in the first major gig rowing event of the 2011 Season, at Saltash. The Three Rivers Race is a test of endurance with crews racing for almost an hour on the River Tamar. Our Ladies’ crews finished in 22nd and 9th out of 37 […]
3 Rivers 2010
As mentioned on other websites that cover “gig news”, it was a bitterly cold day on the Tamar for the 2010 3 Rivers race hosted by Caradon Gig Club. A 6:30am start meant some bleary eyes and by 8am we were all safely in Saltash. Efficient as usual, Caradon members helped unload and launch all […]
3 Rivers 2009
A hot and calm day for a change greeted the annual 3 Rivers contest held by Caradon PGC / Saltash YC. 34 mens and 32 ladies crews completed the 5+ mile course. First place in ladies went to Falmouth in Irene Too and to Caradon in the mens in Millers Daughter. Flushing & Mylor entered four […]