Choppy, breezy but consistent conditions greeted the 3 F&MPGC mens crews this weekend at the county championships hosted by Newquay Rowing Club. In the round 1 opening heats, Mens A (Paddy, Steve, Al, Andy, Neil, Jeremy) raced in heat 6. Mens B (Tommy, Vince, Russ, Tim, Danny, Jowan) were up in heat 16 and Mens [...]
Posts from ‘September, 2009’
Devoran regatta – end of season success!
A fantastic evening of racing and revellery at the head of Devoran creek with wins for both our Ladies A and Ladies B. As well as good outings for Veterans and Mens B…more info and pics to follow. There was also a very moving tribute to Ralph Bird on the water outside his home. The still [...]
Ladies County Championships
Three crews from FMPGC entered this year’s Cornwall County Championships at Newquay over the weekend of the 12th and 13th of September; in an event which tested them in a variety of racing conditions. Despite wall-to-wall sunshine throughout, the wind and sea conditions varied enormously between heats and our Ladies B also had to contend [...]
Roseland event
This year Roseland gig club put on their event over the hill in Portscatho. A top location if a little tight for access and with great views of Gull Rock and Dodman head providing the scenery. The Mens B race was first on the sheet with our vets crew of Barry, Paul, Mark, Sean, Trevor [...]
