We're Back in Action!

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It was soooo good to be back racing on Saturday after a tricky 18 months with nothing to aim for other than the next Zoom exercise class. Thank you to Paignton Gig Club for hosting a great day, and well done to all rowers who have recently graduated from the Novice Course to get their first experience of racing; it would be nice to say 'it does get easier", but really it doesn't. There's simply no explanation of why we enjoy it so much. Maybe gig rowers are just ever so slightly bonkers.

There are lots of events now to prepare for, so make sure all rowers who would like to be considered as crew please let your crew captain know your availability over the next few months.

Brixham Gig Rowing Club - Diary dates 2021

August

· Friday 13th - Picnic row and swim, meet at the shed 6pm

· Saturday 21st– Rounders, meet Furzeham Green 4pm. Friends and family all welcome, significant chance of finishing in the pub

· Sunday 22nd– U14s Championships, Hayle

· Dart sprints 28th Aug (only open, vets and mixed races)

· Monday 30th(Bank holiday) – Fun races and BBQ, meet at the shed 3pm (possible man overboard drills included)

September

· Saturday 4th– mini regatta. We have invited our 6 most local clubs to come for some friendly racing. All day event

· Saturday 11th– reserve date for mini regatta if the weather is bad on the 4th

· Sunday 12th– Row around the Rock. A long-distance challenge to row around the Orestone (total 13k). Meet at the shed 10am

· Saturday 18th– Autumn weekend training rota will start

· TBC Monday 20th– AGM, Brixham Rugby Club 8pm

· Saturday 25th– Rame regatta (Cawsands) if we get an invite

· Sunday 26th– Looe regatta if we get an invite (club camping weekend if we get an invite to both)

October

· Saturday 2nd– Caradon 3 Rivers

· Saturday 9th- Vets Championships, Brixham. All members plus friends and family needed to help all day

· Saturday 16th– Dart regatta & Swanage Supervets. We will send one boat to each

· Sunday 17th– Teign regatta

· Saturday 23rd– End of season row and BBQ, meet at the shed 11am

November

· Weekend 13th/14th- Winter weekend training rota and novice course start

· TBC End of season celebration/Christmas party – get in touch with the committee if you’d like to organise this

December

· Weekend 11th/12th– Last rows before Christmas, fancy dress optional (but not really optional)

· Sunday 26th– Boxing Day row, meet at the shed 11am

January

· Saturday 1st– New Year’s Day row, meet at the shed 11am

· Weekend 8th/9th– Winter weekend training rota restarts