Have a go rowing with Bristol Gig Club

Have a go at gig rowing. Come and join us in one of our beautiful Bristol gigs on the water and join in the fun

Pilot gig rowing has a wonderfully rich history. The original pilot gigs date back as far as the 17th century, when they were rowed in the Isles of Scilly and along the coast of Cornwall. As the waters in these areas were often treacherous to navigate, visiting ships would employ local pilots to navigate them safely into port. Pilot gig crews raced to the arriving boats in a bid to get there first and gain the commission for their pilot. Commissions meant money, and gig racers were not just racing for fun: their livelihood’s depended on it. There are also records of the gigs being used as lifeboats, salvage vessels and, in some cases, for smuggling!So come and try your hand and join in the fun

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Mud Dock, 40 The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB

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