LONDON CORNISH
PILOT GIG CLUB
Our Rows
We offer many levels and types of rows - from social to squad and everything in between!
SQUAD ROW
Experience/Ability Level: Intermediate+
This row is for any members wanting to race this season. Rowers should expect a hard workout, accompanied by cardio and technical drills as part of race-training for regattas - rowers wanting to race over summer do not have to row in every Squad Row or feel they should only row in Squad Rows.
Training Row
Experience/Ability Level: Intermediate+
This row is for any members wanting a fitness session but do not necessarily want to race, as well as those unable to attend Squad Rows. Rowers should expect a vigorous workout.
Open Row
Experience/Ability Level:
All Levels
Rowers should expect a steady row interspersed with technical drills - good for novice rowers wanting to get to grips with "how to row a gig" due to technical nature of the row.
Social Row
Experience/Ability Level:
All Levels
A chance for members of all abilities to pile into a boat and go for a pootle up and down river - good for new rowers wanting to get to know their fellow members in a more relaxed setting.
Pub Row
Experience/Ability Level:
All Levels
Description: A chance for members of all abilities to pile into a boat and go for a pootle up and down river, with a pub stop mid-row - good for new rowers wanting to get to know their fellow members in a more relaxed setting over drinks.
Taster ROWS
for those that have got some Cornish Gig rowing experience, we can arrange a Taster Row. A seat in one of our regular rows that gives the potential new member the chance to check out our club, before deciding whether to join.
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LEARN TO ROWS
For those that do not have previous experience, we offer an LTR. This session provides the potential new member with the skills necessary to join future rows. We can offer more than one session if necessary. After a successful LTR, the potential new member is offered a place in the club and, if they decide to join, can then start rowing our regular rows.
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Picnic Row
Experience/Ability Level: All Levels
A chance for members of all abilities to pile into a boat and go for an extended row, with various stops for a picnic and a leisurely pub crawl - novice rowers in Richmond should note that this may involve rowing for several hours each way, but with breaks in between.