Fixed Seat News

As per the article, the Jurassic Gig Rowing League is back and with its own separate Juniors League. The Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) is pushing for more Junior involvement and this is evident in the fixtures list.

The 2022 fixtures list is available to view here: www.cpga.co.uk

OCEAN TO CITY

Ocean to City – An Rás Mór is Ireland’s very own longdistance rowing race attracting hundreds of participants annually. Started in 2005, it has grown from its origin as a race for traditional fixed-seat boats into an allinclusive rowing and paddling event, embracing everything from traditional wooden working boats, currachs, skiffs, gigs and longboats to Contemporary Ocean racing shells, kayaks, canoes and even stand-up paddle boards.

This year’s race will take place on Saturday 4th June 2022 in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Sign up!

www.oceantocity.com

The popularlity and interest in four-oared gig rowing is growing, not only with the Harker’s Yard, but the in introduction of the Cornish Four Oared Gig, there’s even a South East Gig League soon to be announced.

This has ruffled some feathers in the gig world and the CFOGA has clarified its position and intentions, their statement can be read on their website here:

www.cfoga.org.uk/news/cfoga-update-16-2-22/

Founder that changed lives passes away

David Tod, one of the founders and biggest supporters of the massive resurgence in coastal rowing in traditional boats around the Scottish Coast. He passed away peacefully on Monday 14th February after a long battle with illness. David leaves a legacy that has changed many lives in coastal communities and beyond through the introduction of the St Ayles Skiff. You can read a write-up on David at on the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association website:

scottishcoastalrowing.org