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.
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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
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Year round training
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Adult rowing Saturdays 8:30am - 11am
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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.
