About
Gig rowing has evolved over the years and is now a competitive and recreational sport with clubs across Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly, and beyond. Crews race in coastal waters, sometimes in sheltered harbours, sometimes out on open seas.
Paignton Amateur Rowing Club offers gig rowing from beginners to experienced rowers, and our club is right on Paignton Harbour - what better location to row the coastal seas of Torbay and beyond!
WHAT IS GIG ROWING?
Gig rowing is a type of coastal rowing that uses a "pilot gig", a long, narrow, fixed seat, six-oared wooden boat traditionally built from Cornish designs.
It’s known for teamwork, power, and endurance, as well as the dramatic scenery and challenging coastal conditions.
TRAINING TIMES
Weekday Training - April to October
Ladies , Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm - 8pm
Men, Mondays & Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Year round training
Adult rowing Saturdays 8:30am - 11am
New Members are always welcome. For more information, please contact the gig captain at:
Please note - Occasionally it may be necessary to cancel training sessions at short notice if the weather and sea conditions are not suitable.
MORE ROWING
Paignton Amateur Rowing Club offers a variety of rowing options, including traditional Skiff rowing, powerful coastal Gig rowing, modern Coastal Sculling, and year-round Indoor rowing on ergometers.
Endurance costal sculling and adrenaline beach sprints.
Fine boat, speed rowing on flat waters.
Short sprint rowing pieces, long distance, team relays and circuit training.
