LONDON CORNISH
PILOT GIG CLUB
Our Rows
From beginners to advanced - there is a row for everyone - from social to squad and everything in between! Each prospective new member will go through our 'Path to Membership' shown below.
NEW MEMBERS
Taster Row
​Your introduction to London Cornish Pilot Gig Club! All potential new Members will attend a club Taster Row. Dates Will be advertised here. Based on your level of experience you will follow one of two routes - Learn to Row or Two Club Row Sessions
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Learn to Row
If you are someone with little or no Gig Rowing experience, that’s fine! You will be invited to attend our structured learn to row course. Held over a 3hr session, you will learn the basics of Gig rowing technique, safety on the water, understand the equipment and terminology we use, and we will provide you with a background to Gig Rowing, its origins and history. On completion of the course, you will be invited to join the club at a reduced rate for the first year.
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Experienced Gig Rowers
If you are an experienced rower and familiar with Gigs you will be invited to attend 2 free Club Row Sessions to meet members and see if our club is the right fit for you. On completion of your free sessions, you will be invited to join the club.
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Becoming a Full Member
You have completed your Learn to Row or 2 Free Sessions. Still interested? Great. You will join the London Cornish Community. You can continue your journey in Gig Rowing by having access to our Club and Event Rows. If your competitive streak burns and you have gained sufficient experience, you can join the various competitive squads who attend regattas throughout the season.
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MEMBERS' ROWS
Club and Training Rows
Open to all Members and abilities. These are at the heart of our Clubs activities, when all members can come together to socialise, exercise and develop your rowing skills and technique. Crews will be appropriate your skill and fitness level and will be overseen by a qualified club coxswain. These sessions have been known to continue in the Clubhouse with a beverage on many occasions.
Event Rows
On occasion, subject to weather and river conditions, the Club may organise a fun row to one of the local pubs on the Thames, or a picnic on the banks even on occasion a river clean up expedition. The emphasis is purely on fun, socialising and enhancing the club community ethos.
Competitive Squad Rowing
If you wish to take your rowing to the next level, you can become part of the club’s various squads. These squads will form the crews that participate at various Gig Rowing regattas and Championships around the country and beyond. The emphasis of these rows will be on fitness, technique and race craft. Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing is the fastest growing rowing sport in the country and there are events for all levels of competition you can participate in.
