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From training schedules and race meetings, to social rowing, fun days and events. At Penryn Rowing Club we row Skiffs, Flashboats, & Cornish Pilot Gigs. We welcome children from the age of 7yrs & all adults, whatever the age. Children can start to learn to coxswain at 7yrs in the Flashboats, & can learn to row when they are physically mature enough to handle a junior oar. Flashboat racing categories are under 14, under 16, under 18 & all adults. Gig racing categories are under 14, under 16, all adults & Veteran & Super Veteran for ages 40 & 50. We train on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from around 5pm, although this can alter slightly with tide times. We also train on Saturday & Sunday if there's no racing. In the winter due to lack of light we train on weekends only. Training times are tide dependant at Penryn Quay & if there is no tide at Penryn we then train at Mylor Yacht Harbour. For anyone who wants to try it out, we hold club sessions on a Wednesday & Sunday, so pop along & give it a go. You don't have to have any previous knowledge or experience of rowing at all, we will teach you all that you need to know. Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian. For any further information or details please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]

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06/11/2026

Whilst our intrepid Muiden rowers headed to Holland, another contingent of Penryn ladies headed for what we'd hoped were warmer climbs. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had another idea. Leaving behind Storm Austin and Storm Boelo we flew into the worst weather on Bermuda for six months.. Our first social rows and the first regatta were both affected by the strong winds and heavy rain. A cold caught on the plane and heavy rain also put paid to a crew practise on the next planned crew social outing.
Our first chance to row as a crew presented itself on the second regatta day at Sandys Boat Club Boaz Island,
Our Bermuda crew was another composite club crew.
Cox Bernard Sutton MountsBay, Zoe Payne Mounts Bay/Penryn, Sandra Holmes Penryn /Padstow, Julie Stapleton Caradon/ Penryn, Jacquie Rapier Coverack, Lyn Wills Penryn and Amanda Noddeboe MountsBay.
A masters crew rowing in a Open race we did incredibly well to finish second in the plate race.
Comiserations to the Irish ladies who went the wrong side of their final buoy, tough break but born with typical Irish style.
We managed our planned transition row across the bay despite two postponments on Thursday 29th, big seas and heavy rain didn't dampen our enthusiasm taking us across to Spanish Point Boat Club.
Saturdays finals placed us fifth in the plate race a credibile effort by all and although our Hallowen celebrations were limited by early transport times but we had an incridible time.
Grateful thanks to all the lovely volunteers, race officials, umpires, boat marshalls, coxes and of course the visiting and home rowers who helped make the most of challenging conditions with the typical Bermudan smile and optimism.
Thanks all for an incredible adventure....

06/11/2026

Its been a busy few weeks for some of the Penryn Gig crews
Thanks to Ian Matthews, Dews owner, generousity, Dew of the Sea headed off to Muiden for the first time as part of our annual visit to Muiden Pampus Muiden 2026.
ladies crew was made up from two rowers from Penryn, one from Roseland and four ladies from Flushing Mylor Gig Club.
Our mens crew was also a composite crew of three Appledore and three Caradon rowers.
However, HM Border Control intervened in our best laid plans, turning back one of the Appledore crew at the departure gate, due to passport issues. After much messaging, many avenues explored a Dutch rower was found on the Saturday morning of the first race.
The crew reorganised accommodating our willing volunteer but the fog failed to lift that morning so racing didn't start until later that afternoon.
In calm conditions in the first race saw the ladies come home in 18th place (49.07 minutes), the men fourth in (39.07 minutes )
just behind Falmouth Men's B crew.
Sundays finals day dawned, a calm if chilly morning.
The ladies bravely held onto their 18th place ( 48.02),
however a terrific effort saw the composite men's crew make up any rolled over deficit, expertly move forward into 3rd place by a staggering 19 secs. Once again Dutch hospitality was amazing and a great weekend was had by all, thanks to all the owners, volunteers and drivers that made it happen yet again

15/10/2026

Adult Rowing is back at Penryn Quay.
Last Monday we took advantage of the beautiful high tides and managed to get an 18' racing four crew boat out, a Randan crew and the single rower white skiff out on the water.
Mostly Novices, keen to have a go.
If you've noticed Penryn RC tucked away under Penryn Bridge contact us via this page. We'd love to offer you a free introductory outing in these iconic Cornish River Boats . You must be able to swim 50m and have a reasonable sense of balance as these boats are not the easiest boats to balance.
Very satisfying when you can row them though....
Next session date mid November on a weekend high tide.

12/10/2026

This Saturday a few of our members rowed for the Cornish County team in the Inter Counties Championships held at Queen Anne Battery this weekend. Julie Stapleton (Caradon and Penryn) and Lyn Wills were both selected within the masters crew for Cornwall. They came third to Dorset and Devon.
Lyn Wills was also part of a womens crew that combined five age categories within the one crew format to compete in the Mixed Ladies race.
Overtaking Devon on the final trait to finish in second place in this event.
Two of our junior rowers were also representing the county in the U16 girls crew Nancy Nenning and Amelia Pearce also acheived podium places as part of their young crew. Excellent days racing across all the age groups. Good luck to all our juniors in the Junior Champs Sunday 11th, go for it.....

12/10/2026

Head of the Helford Race this Saturday, was rowed by our prospective Holland crew this year. They came 6th overall which is an amazing result for this very recently formed crew. Pampus Muiden Pampus Muidens is traditionally one of Penryn Gig Clubs more exciting adventures in our calendar year. This year for the first time 'Dew of the Sea' is being taken across the channel instead of our old favourite Morlader, our thanks go to Ian Matthews for the loan of his beautiful boat.
The regatta is held in the town of Muiden near Amsterdam.
It is a series of three almost hour long races spread over two days.
A real test of stamina and resilence , great venue and of course brilliant atmosphere provided by the Dutch crews. Good Luck everyone.

17/09/2026

This is the Cornish Rowing Association’s Safety boat. It is supported wholly by members contributions and it has. been stolen from the Penryn/Falmouth area. There wasn’t a prop guard or cover on it when it was taken but the engine was with it.
If you can pass these photos around and if near the water keep an eye out, we’d really appreciate it. Thank you

29/08/2026

Friday Night racing in the Carrick Roads.
Only the toughest few braving the rain and wind.
Our crew came 4th 2nd and 2nd in the three approx five minute races held on this regular Friday race night.
Be quick soon be too dark in the evenings and will be over for 2026.....

24/08/2026

Mylor Yacht Harbour to St Mawes for a delicious coffee and cake this Saturday. The usually warm weather this year has been challenging for our beautiful wooden race gigs this summer. Dew of the Sea needed stauching This Saturday along with six other crew mates we took her on a short adventure over the Roads to St Mawes, she let in a bit of water on the way over but considerable less on the return row. Excellent morning's work.
Thanks to Ian Matthews for towing her to Mylor and Paul Kr for coxing.

24/08/2026

Graced by superb weather, Penryn' held their 2026 CRA regatta at Turnaware Bar on the River Fal this Sunday. Thanks go to the co-operation of the Truro Harbour master, National Trust and other boat users for making this regatta possible at this busy time of year. As usual both the gig rowing crews and the CRA sections of Penryn RC pulled together, making the event even better than last year.
Thanks to so many but in particular to Paul Collins and Luke Wills for running our safety boat, The umpires and volunteers from our family of CRA clubs who manned the umpire boat all day. Jock and Bev for coordinating the catering, fire safety, water and hygiene facilities. All the parents, gig rowers and helpers for running the food and refreshments stall and the club raffle.The parents of our junior squad out did themselves on the catering in particular Caroline who must have been baking for days... A you can see it was hugely successful for our junior squad , also a good showing of adults competing in the women's adult races.

We are planning to run more adult sessions at the Town Quay in the very near future, hopeful of encouraging new recruits. and boosting adult crews.
The next adult session will be on the Town Quay at Penryn Monday 31st August at 6 pm. Please dress to take part in a water sport with the appropriate footwear being extremely important . They should be flat comfortable and preferably water proof. It would be useful to know numbers so please messenger us if your hoping to come along .
Thanks again everyone massive effort ,well done ALL.

22/08/2026

Penryn CRA Regatta tomorrow at Turnaware Bar River Fal.
Gates open at 9.30.
First Ferry KING Harry 9am Sunday…….
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING CASH WITH YOU AS THERE IS POOR SIGNAL SO NO CARD PAYMENTS ARE AVAILABLE

Address

The Boatshed, Penryn Quay, 9 Gwelmeneth
Penryn
TR108LS

Website

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