We started out with nothing more than a couple of hired rowing boats enabling novices to learn the art of rowing (which is a lot harder than it looks!!) We managed to secure the hire of Korev, a glass reinforced plastic gig from Cornwall Pilot Gig Association, but sadly after 2 years it is now time to say goodbye to Korev as we hand her back. Having her has meant we have been able to continue training whilst raising funds for our own gig. In that time we secured grants from Torpoint Town Council, and Sport England, and along with our funds we now have our own gig Lantic, bought from Fowey gig club
The team continues to go from strength to strength and we welcome new members of all abilities and ages to come and give gig rowing a go!
Now we have to bid farewell to Korev we are aiming to raise enough money to purchase our own glass reinforced plastic gig...(but that's the bigger picture) , this event is to celebrate the positive impact having Korev has had on our team and promoting the relationships between local gig clubs and the Cornish community in general
As well as our own goal we are also planning on giving half of our total to the Cornwall Air Ambulance. Due to the very nature of the sport, some of the regattas are held in inaccessible places and any gig rower in distress may one day need rescuing and we are aware of the increasing visibility of the helicopter in our skies. The charity are currently raising money for a second helicopter. In the first 6 months of this year the one and only helicopter has attended 418 incidents.
With your support not only can you ensure that an inclusive, and welcoming gig club for all ages and abilities continues to evolve and thrive helping local people get involved in one of the fastest growing sports in the country, but also that our local people and welcomed visitors to the area can enjoy our beautiful county safely. On Saturday 29/6/19 we will be holding our own sponsored row from Torpoint to Cawsand and back