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July Update!
The rowing season is now in full swing, and we've been loving getting out on the water regularly from Port Isaac. Over the past few weeks, club members have represented Port Isaac Rowing Club at a number of fantastic events, including Zennor Regatta, Falmouth Regatta and Shanty Festival, Doom Bar Racing at Padstow, the George Moth Race at Newquay, and Rock Regatta at Daymer. It's been a busy and enjoyable start to the season, with great fun, and lots of miles rowed. Our focus
Amy Sykes
Jul 62 min read


Springing into Rowing
We’re thrilled to be back rowing out of Port Isaac again for the spring and summer season, with crews enjoying being back on the sea and making the most of some beautiful conditions. It’s been a busy and exciting few weeks for the club, especially following our return from the World Pilot Gig Championships in the Isles of Scilly, where our crews represented Port Isaac with huge determination, team spirit, and pride. With a mix of experienced rowers and members taking part in
Amy Sykes
Jun 102 min read


Support Port Isaac Rowing Club Through Easyfundraising
We're always looking for new ways to raise funds for Port Isaac Rowing Club, and we've found one of the easiest yet! We are now registered with Easyfundraising, which means you can support the club every time you shop online – at absolutely no extra cost to you. Easyfundraising works by partnering with thousands of retailers who will donate a small percentage of your purchase to Port Isaac Rowing Club when you shop through their platform. These donations are paid by the retai
Amy Sykes
Jun 101 min read


May Update
It’s great to be back rowing out of Port Isaac again, there’s nothing quite like getting the gigs back on the water in our own harbour, and it’s been wonderful to see so many crews out training and enjoying the spring conditions. Our racing gig Roscarrock has now been shipped over to the Isles of Scilly, ready for the World Pilot Gig Championships over the May Bank Holiday weekend. After a strong winter of training in the gym and on the water, all crews are heading into the e
Amy Sykes
Apr 222 min read


Help us Buy a New Gig!
We’re raising money for a new plastic gig to help future-proof the club and keep rowing accessible for all. With £5,000 match funding available, your donation goes even further – but we need your help to unlock it! Donate here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/plastic-gig
Amy Sykes
Apr 221 min read


April Update
Spring and the new rowing season is officially here! We’ve recently swapped the gigs over at Rock, with the newly repainted Unity coming out for rows on the estuary so we can prepare Roscarrock for shipping to the Scillies for the World Gig Championships next month. It’s been a beautiful start to the season, with early morning rows from Rock treating us to some incredible sunrises. Corsair is now back in Port Isaac. A crew took her out from Port Gaverne and rowed her round to
Amy Sykes
Mar 302 min read


Easter Cake Sale
Back by popular demand! We are selling homemade cakes, teas and coffees on the Platt on Easter Sunday. Last year was such a hit we are doing it again... 2 - 4pm. Come grab some delicious treats and support our club!
Amy Sykes
Mar 181 min read


Josh Curnow
Josh Curnow Live at Port Isaac Village Hall on 11th April! He sings the covers we all love… and you can help us cover our gigs! We are so happy to welcome Josh Curnow at Port Isaac Village Hall on Thursday 11th April for a night of amazing music. He sings timeless classics to modern hits — all in support of our Gig Club and a brand-new club cover for one of our gigs. He is an amazing singer and made it to the semi-final of Britain's Got Talent! BUY TICKETS Tickets also av
Amy Sykes
Mar 181 min read


February / March Update..
February has seen us balancing winter sea conditions with valuable time on the water. We’ve been enjoying regular rows from Rock, making the most of the more settled estuary conditions, and doing focused training for the Three Rivers Race and the World Pilot Gig Championships in the Isles of Scilly at the end of April, supported by the brilliant guidance of our experienced coaches and crew. Alongside our coached training sessions, we’re still fitting in social rows and taking
Amy Sykes
Mar 92 min read


Club News – January
Winter fitness training is well underway at Port Isaac Rowing Club, with two sessions a week keeping us strong through the colder months – one at Hawksfield Gym and another at the Village Hall. These sessions are all about building fitness and teamwork as we prepare for the season ahead, with a particular focus on upcoming regattas and the World Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly in early May. Getting the hard work done now sets us up perfectly for the racing months to
Amy Sykes
Jan 251 min read


Ready, Steady… Row!
Your journey into gig rowing starts here Our Ready Steady Go programme is designed to help new rowers get started safely, confidently, and at your own pace. Whether you’re brand new to rowing or just curious to try something different, this three-step introduction makes it easy to take your first strokes with us. Step 1: Intro Meeting at the Gig Shed: We’ll welcome you down to the gig shed to meet some of the crew, learn a bit about the club, and understand how we operate. W
Amy Sykes
Jan 251 min read


What is Cornish Gig Rowing?
Cornish gig rowing is a traditional sport originating from Cornwall, England, that is celebrated for its historical and cultural...
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Dec 9, 20231 min read


Rowing is more than just fun...
Rowing offers an array of health benefits as a versatile, low-impact, and full-body workout. It effectively targets both upper and lower...
davidpyle5
Dec 9, 20231 min read
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