Portland Gig Rowing Club

11/10/2026

We're so proud of every single one of our members that represented Dorset in the National County Championships yesterday. Each individual gave their absolute all in their races and did themselves, the club and the county proud and collectively picked up multiple top 3 finishes along the way.

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07/10/2026

This weekend is the National County Championships in Plymouth and we're delighted to share that we will have as many as 12 PGRC members taking part and representing Dorset.

Not only is this a great opportunity for the individuals but a sign of the progress made by the club this season. 👏

We wish all the Dorset teams the very best of luck this Saturday. 💪

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21/09/2026

It's been a while, but it was worth the wait! PGRC had a great weekend down in Cornwall for the Newquay Men's County Championships.

Two crews represented the reds and on Day 1, both crews gave there all in some really challenging conditions. The B crew finishing 6th in their heat, while the A crew finished 2nd in theirs meaning they went straight through to the quarter finals on sunday.

Day 2 saw our A crew take part in the Quarter finals. It was a tough heat with some big teams involved but once again, the crew showed real grit and fight and managed to finish 4th - giving us our best ever finish at the County Championships.

Throw in plenty of laughs, brilliant company, some bagpipes, good food and drink - it made the perfect way to round off what has been an excellent season for the men's team and the club as a whole.

Thanks once again to our sponsors for the weekend Elephant & Sloth Coffee Co.

17/09/2026

This weekend we have two crews heading down to Cornwall to take part in the Newquay Men's County Championships.

Both crews have trained hard and can't wait to get out on the water 💪🔴

Sponsored by Elephant & Sloth Coffee Co.

02/09/2026

We're pleased to welcome Elephant & Sloth Coffee Co as club sponsors for the upcoming Men's Newquay County Championship.

The reds will have two crews competing and after being unable to attend in recent years, are excited to take part and continue what has been a really good season.

If you're a local business and wanting to learn about opportunities to sponsor us, please get in contact with us.

https://www.portlandgigrowingclub.co.uk/contact/

23/08/2026

What a brilliant day at the final Jurassic League fixture and what an excellent season it's been for the reds. Small in numbers but big in heart and we showed we can put up heck of a fight. 💪🔴

Some vital points on the final day meant we finished 3rd overall in the Jurassic League. Yes 3rd! What a result!

We're all super proud of every member that's rowed, coxed, towed or supported us in other ways.

Thank you Langstone Pilot Gig Club for hosting a thoroughly enjoyable regatta and big congratulations to for winning the league. Well deserved 👏

13/08/2026

Eclipse row 2026 🚣‍♂️ 🕶️🌘

09/08/2026

Thoroughly enjoyable day for PGRC down at West Bay for the penultimate Jurassic League fixture for 2026. The conditions were great and the reds showed grit, determination and brilliant team spirit across the day, securing some really decent results.

Thank you Bridport Gig Rowing Club for hosting a brilliant day.

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04/08/2026

Great day at Love Portland festival

First firefighter challenge (kinda🤣)🚒

Fastest time set of the rowing challenge,

In full kit may I add👨‍🚒

You know I love a good challenge this has me thinking 👀

04/08/2026