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Sunday 2nd July. Devoran Quay, Off Quay Road, Devoran. TR3 6QB

GIGS :

Gigs to arrive from 11am. Gigs proceed along to the Quay via Greenbank Road and Quay road Club members will direct you for parking once you reach the quay and help unload your gig

THERE IS NO ACCESS THROUGH THE VILLAGE FOR GIG TRAILERS

PEOPLE :

Hot (delicious chilli) and Cold Food, Hot drinks and Bar will be open from approximately 12pm Cash only (& change please)

Please help us be PLASTIC FREE by bringing your own cups, (full) water bottles and beer glasses

Water for bottle refill will be available at the drinks stand

Coxes Meeting : 2.30pm 

Racing to commence : 3pm

Don’t forget it’s fancy dress! Theme of your choosing and prize for the best club turnout/theme

PARKING : £2.00 cash only please

Approach the Quay along Greenbank Road then Quay road
and club members will direct you to our parking area on Devoran Quay

NO PARKING at the Devoran Village Hall

Please Car Share / Row round as much as possible as our parking is limited.

RACING :

Race Order : Ladies A, Mens A, Juniors (U16), Ladies B, Mens B, Ladies Vets, Mens Vets (Mens Vets may race as a mixed Vets crew)

Spare crews / boats : we are limited to the number of boats on the start line, if you have extra crews then rows/boats can be arranged on the day subject to the number of boats
entered in any particular race

THE TIDE :
HW 5.12pm (4.9mtrs) which will not flood the Quay!

1st April – Helford River

Some years ago the late Ralph Bird, Boatbuilder extraordinaire, who lived and worked at Carnon Mine, researched a regatta called the Devoran, Point & Perranwharf Regatta, held in 1856. It was his wish to recreate this event, and he left a hand drawn map and written details of how the racing was held. In Ralph’s honour, and to honour the history of boat building, and racing in our villages, Devoran Pilot Gig Club are holding a Victorian regatta for 6-oared, 4-oared gigs and 15ft Cornish racing skiffs to be held on Saturday 20th May 2023 at 4.30pm. It is the intention the racing will, allowing for the current state of the creek, follow the course of the original regatta.

For racing this is to be an invitation only event due to the length of race and safety of numbers, however we hope the village communities will join in and watch from vantage points from Devoran Quay to Point Quay and enjoy some entertainment and refreshments. The regatta will be Victorian themed, with much dressing up we hope!

21st May at Sandy Cove Newlyn

4th June at either St. Mawes or Portscatho

A long-standing Devoran tradition, held around Christmas and New Year, it consists of an early morning row from Devoran Quay followed by a gathering at The Old Quay Inn at Devoran for a breakfast of kippers and Guinness. A really great way to see out the old year and bring in the new!

It’s essential to book ahead through the club for the OQI and if you don’t fancy a kipper, then bacon rolls or a veggie option are also available to be washed down with the Black Stuff!

UPDATE: Unfortunately this event was cancelled.

All racing members are welcome to sign up for rowing on the Rowing Calendar and everyone is invited to come along to support the event which will take place from Restonguet Sailing Club.

The club will be taking 2 gigs so there will be room for all who would like to row.

28th-30th April – Isles of Scilly

The highlight of the gig rowing calendar!