We’re here to promote and encourage participation in the amateur sport of rowing, based in the communities of Flushing & Mylor (from under 14s to our famous ’supervets’. All ages, shapes and sizes! – read on…). The pilot gig racing circuit extends from the westernmost Isles of Scilly, all over Cornwall and along the south and west coasts as well as overseas such as at the amazing MPM event in Holland.
21/Jan - Major rowing timetable revisions, please check your timeslots.
Next committee meeting : 16th Feb 2010.
Posted in: news and info.
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 gigs.
Gigs ready for the off…
A strong east wind that went right through you made it a hard decision on when to strip down to race kit. No point in sitting on the line frozen and then taking 10 minutes to warm up.
Ladies race (38 crews) – Trefusis (LC) 15th 00:57:45, Penarrow (LA) 19th 00:58:53, Pinnacle (LB) 28th 01:02:36
Mens race (34 crews) – Penarrow (MA) 6th 00:50:34, Trefusis (CaradonC) 00:58:25
Hat’s off to Tim Bowden in Mens-A who battled on despite breaking his stretcher clean in two about 30 strokes into the race.
Loads of pics and stats over at www.gigrower.co.uk
Posted in: Racing and results.
Tagged: 3 rivers · caradon · river race
Well done you lot, great atmosphere at the Seven Stars last evening. Some of you made things that even looked like pasties , some of the others lets say l hope they tasted better then looked (joking).
We had Rodders who after laying all his ingredients out beautifully suddenly realised he’d left his pastry at home in the fridge, penny who told me ‘l’ve never made a pasty before’ more or less made mine for me , l stopped at putting the chocolate medals in though. 
After careful judging from the watchful eye of WC Rowes master pasty technician, the Princess of pasty turned out to be none other than ‘come dine with me’ wanna-be Emillie Davis-Rogers from the Ladies A. She had secret weapon who helped her in ‘top chipper’ husband Neil. All in all a nice fund raiser with friends, a few pints and pasty what more could a gig rower ask for? (answers on a post card). We raised £100 with a few laughs along the way. Thanks again and see you all next time. Watch your e-mails for the next event.
PS- l would like to thank the lady who purchased my pasty off me , I hope you’re ok. Cheers Blako
Posted in: Socials, news and info.
Tagged: fundraising · pasty
Another special evening at the Seven Stars laid on by Andy “Bamber” Blake and his band of willing helpers. A nice boost to the club funds with over £250 raised on the night as well as a good whip-round for ShelterBox. 6 challenging quiz rounds, raffle, jumper prize (P.Blake) and special guest George Dawes, perfect.
Posted in: Socials.
It’s nice to be recognised! Flushing & Mylor were were shortlisted as one of the 3 contenders for this year’s CPGA “Chairmans Cup” from the 50+ clubs of the CPGA. Well done to Looe Rowing club for taking the award and to Bude for being the other contender.
Posted in: news and info.
Tagged: cpga chairmans cup
