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A thriving and welcoming Cornish Pilot Gig club. 💛💪🏼
Gigs: Dasher, Teazer, Petroc, Arrow, and GRP gig Stepper. We own 4 gigs: Petroc, Teazer, Dasher, and Arrow.

We are a thriving, friendly club, always keen to welcome new members!

01/11/2026

Well done to our latest novice cohort for completing their first session on the water today 👏

They really lucked out with glorious weather and flat water, and we were very impressed that nobody caught a crab - practically unheard of!

Looking forward to next week, let’s hope the perfect weather continues.

23/10/2026

Storm Austen waking up the estuary today! 😳🌊 👀 NCI Padstow

17/10/2026

What better way to spend a sunny October morning than racing on the gorgeous River Fowey?

Today we took part in the first instalment of the St Austell Bay Winter League. This is the first time Padstow have joined this event, and our GRP gig Stepper’s first taste of racing. It was a great opportunity to mix up our crews and get some all-important race practice in the bag - plus there was an abundance of cake!

Thanks to Fowey Gig Club, Par Bay Pilot Gig Club, Mevagissey Rowing Club, Charlestown Rowing Club and St Goran Rowing Club for a brilliant event, see you next time! 😎

15/10/2026

There’s still time to sign up for our programme of novice sessions!

The sessions are open to all, from complete beginners wanting to learn a new sport, to experienced rowers looking to compete at the top level. 💪🏼

To book your place, DM or email [email protected]

12/10/2026

A massive well done to our juniors and coxswain Helen, who came 31st overall and 5th in their category (U14 Mixed) at the Junior International Championships! ⭐️

We are so proud of how the crew rowed in very competitive races. They have done so well with just one season of training under their belts, and we can’t wait to see what next year brings.

Special thank you to Jake from Newquay who stepped in when one of our rowers had to unfortunately drop out due to illness.

10/10/2026

Tomorrow is the Junior International Championships, taking place in Plymouth. We are so excited for our fantastic juniors, who are competing in the Mixed Under 14 category 🤩

Olive, Kaelan, Jack, Hugh, Lerryn and Estelle have been training hard all summer, and we can’t wait to cheer them on. They all only started rowing this year and have come on so far already. Best of luck guys, smash it!

We really appreciate all the time and effort everyone has put into reviving the Padstow junior squad, it’s vital for the future of our sport. It’s been over a decade since Padstow last had juniors, with many of them graduating to row as seniors in the club and beyond. See if you can spot any familiar faces in these pictures that we’ve pulled from the archives…

02/10/2026

Are you looking for a new sport? Want to join a community? Look no further!

Padstow Rowing Club will be running a series of novice sessions throughout November. Gig rowing has a rich history in Cornwall and is a fantastic way to build your fitness, get out on the water and be part of a welcoming team.

🚣🏻‍♀️ Open to beginners and experienced rowers
💸 £30 for full block of 6 sessions
📍 Padstow Rowing Club, Red Brick Building
🌊 Suitable for all ages from 16+

If you are interested, drop us a DM or email us at [email protected]

Dates (times TBC):
Sunday 1st Nov
Saturday 7th Nov
Sunday 15th Nov
Sunday 22nd Nov
Sunday 29th Nov
Sunday 6th Dec

28/09/2026

Padstow was well represented this weekend on the Scillies for the Men’s Invitational Weekend. 🍻

There was close racing, many beers, and a few impressive open mic performances (video footage redacted!).

Before the Zelda Cup race on Saturday, there was a minute’s silence with paddles raised to remember ‘Ginger’ Jim of Scilly and John Bawden of Newquay, two men who contributed massively to the world of gig rowing.

Always great to catch up with NRC Newquay Gig Club Rowing and St Mary's Gig Club - see you all soon!

23/09/2026

Have you entered a team yet? 👇

Mawgan Porth Golf Club

Padstow Rowing Club is thrilled to invite you to our second-ever End-of-Season Inter-Rowing Club Golf Fun-Raiser!

📅 Date: Sunday 11th October
⏰ Sh***un Start: 10:00 AM
🏌️ Format: Texas Scramble – teams of 4, best shot counts each time
💸 Entry: £30 per player (includes a tasty post-round buffet lunch and prizes for winners!)
🎯 Where: Mawgan Porth Golf Club

Only one player per team needs a handicap – no pressure, just pace.
All players must bring their own clubs.
Partial teams? No problem, we’ll help fill in the gaps.
Open to everyone!

All proceeds go to support Padstow Rowing Club, helping us invest in equipment, training, and keeping our community thriving.

Please call or email Mawgan Porth Golf Club directly to book your place – 01841 540222, [email protected]. They can also arrange buggy / trolley / club hire etc. and answer any golfing related questions you have.

Spaces are limited, so get in early!

20/09/2026

A massive well done to our men’s squad at Newquay Champs this weekend. Some really impressive rowing in a very strong field!

The B crew raced in a competitive Quarter Final heat, finishing third in the race and joint 19th overall. Celebrations started almost immediately in the bar! 🍺

The A crew cruised to the win in their Quarter Final heat, progressing to the Semi Finals. They were then drawn in an incredibly tough heat against top crews, just missing out on the Final by fine margins and finishing 11th overall.

It was a particularly special weekend for Padstow, having three father and son duos compete across the squad - Sean & Matt, Marcus & Ryan, John & Joe. Saturday was also John’s birthday 🥳

It’s been a brilliant weekend, time to relax now!

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