Write up by Keith Avant. The Portland Newquay men’s crews were anxiously pouring over weather apps and reports in the days leading up to the championships concerned that a bout of high wind may scupper their competition. On the Thursday…

It only seems 5 minutes ago, we were setting up our club gazebo on the pebbles of Lyme Regis beach, eagerly awaiting our first Jurassic League race of the season, but yep as you've probably guess by the title, we've…

Write up by Becky Matthews On Saturday 18th July it was an early start for Amy, Shelley, Becky, Karen, Heather & Jenny (ladies captain); the Portland ladies rowing at Brixham CPGA (Cornish Pilot Gig Association) Vets (rowers over 40 years…

Write up by Tony Boyle On Saturday May 16, our ladies Master crew comprising of Ann, Linda, Kim, Julie, Jackie and Kirsty along with cox Tony, embarked on the clubs first ever Masters representative race at Lyme Regis. The ladies…

Write up by Simon Walker It’s definitely not the best start to a Saturday as far as gig rowing is concerned. It’s foggier than expected and it’s raining as well. We turn up in Swanage pretty much hoping proceedings won’t…

Words by Matthew R-E Rowing out from St Mary’s Harbour to the start line of the Nut Rock Vets race, we paused for an “oars!” to soak up the archipelago’s splendour and take in the gravity of the event itself.…

Portland Marina’s 24-Hour Row-A-Thon Smashes Target for Cancer Charity Several members of PGRC joined forces with staff at Portland Marina rowing non-stop for 24 hours straight to raise money for young cancer survivors and absolutely smashed it. Kicking off at…

Jenny Bousfield - Ladies Team Captain The 34th World Pilot Gig Championship took place at the beginning of May on the Isles of Scilly. The event celebrates the traditions of Gig rowing with camaraderie, athleticism, energy and enthusiasm. A team…