Portland Gig Rowing Club have received a generous donation from the Co-op Local Community Fund. A cheque for £1553 was presented to PGRC Trustees Helen Peach and Wendy Stenhouse at the Wyke Regis Co-op Store by Mr Greg Scott, Co-op…
This was the first time that Portland had attended this sprint event which is held within Bristol Docks close to the SS Great Britain. We entered a ladies and a men's team. The men were up first, racing against Clifton.…
Twenty four of our rowers plus supporters went to Saltash for the Three Rivers Race. Our club entered Ladies 'A', Ladies 'B', Men's 'A' and Men's 'B' teams. This was the first time that our club has entered four teams…
Our wooden gigs 'Pulpit Rock' and 'Chesil' spend their annual two weeks undercover. PGRC Members can see further information by logging into the 'Member Area' and viewing the 'Member News' page.
The first two crews ready to leave Portland Marina pontoons to enjoy a post Christmas social row on a beautiful clear Portland morning. With much talk of who had received what and food, food, too much food, members enjoyed a…
Seven Juniors Members represented Portland Gig Rowing Club at the Jurassic Junior Gig Regatta organised and hosted by Lyme Regis Gig Club. Over 60 Junior rowers from Lyme Regis, Swanage, Bridport, Teignmouth, Langstone and Weymouth participated in barbarian style races…
Perfect sea conditions, sun shining, friendly and hospitable hosts, what more can you ask for at a Regatta? Teams from Langstone, Swanage, Weymouth, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Exmouth, Teignmouth and Portland attended. Our Club was predominately represented by the men with…
Our ladies entered a team in the Championships at Newquay, Cornwall. The weather and sea state were pleasant with sunshine and a long swell. The 100 crews were put into heats to battle against each other and the clock around…
There was an early start for the rowers on Saturday 6th August to go to the picturesque town of Brixham. While setting up on Breakwater Beach some members were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins and later were…
Another great day out was had by all at Lyme Regis on Saturday 13th August. The club fielded a team in all but one of the 12 categories and were well supported by friends and family. There were 14 Boats…
