Rame Gig Club
Our Club
The club was formed in1992 by former members of the Cawsand Bay Rowing Club and others, in order to revive and promote the sport of competitive rowing in the Rame Peninsula. Principally to utilise our valuable natural resources – the sea and a mild climate and also to provide a healthy, athletic pastime for the members of our community – young and the more mature! Popular throughout the 19th Century, Pilot Gig racing had started in Newquay in 1962 and, by 1992 there were over 40 gigs racing for 20 Cornish clubs. With such fast recognition for the sport, it was decide, after a round of drinks in what was then the Ship Inn, to once again revive a part of our Cornish Heritage.
Gig racing is a fast growing sport and local to Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon and now throughout the UK. There are numerous Regattas held throughout the summer in which the club competes. These attract large crowds as the racing is very colourful and spectacular. We have an ideal location in Cawsand Bay for staging our own Regatta with excellent facilities for both spectator and competitors.
The sport provides the opportunity for the whole family to participate. Families either row together or provide the network of behind-the-scenes supporters. Each crew consists of six oarsmen and a coxswain, which are made up of boys and girls, men and women. We now have juniors, men and ladies, Veterans (40 -49yrs), Supervets (50-59yrs) as well as Masters (60+yrs) crews
The Home of Gig Rowing on the Rame Peninsular
Rowing at Rame
Rowing is a great way to get fit and have fun. As a member of our club you can decide whether you want an occasional social row or train on a regular basis in order to row competitively or help improve your fitness.
Learn to Row
If you want to learn to row or want to take up rowing again come along to a taster session. Join us for up to 3 taster sessions before deciding whether you wish to continue and become a member of the club.
Contact:- novicerowing@ramegigclub.com
The Fitness Suite
Fully equipped fitness suite open to members from 8am to 6:30pm every day. Training can be carried out in all weathers individually or in groups.
Have you ever thought?
If you want to learn to row or want to take up rowing again come along to a taster session. Join us for up to 3 taster sessions before deciding whether you wish to continue and become a member of the club. Taster sessions are generally run on a Friday at 6 pm and are free but a donation to help club funds would be appreciated.
We recommend you wear layers of clothing, nothing to bulky or restrictive, and tracksuit bottoms or sport leggings/shorts. Bring a waterproof/windproof jacket and cyclist gloves, if you have a pair. You will get your feet wet getting in and out of the gig so we suggest a pair of waterproof shoes with a sturdy sole or old pair of trainers. In the winter many of our rowers wear wellington boots.
Don’t forget to bring some water it is important that you keep yourself hydrated.
To arrange a taster session or for further information
Contact:- novicerowing@ramegigclub.com
We have a thriving junior section. We have some of the best rowing coaches dedicated to training juniors from novice to competitive rowing , our junior regatta results is testament to that. If you would like more information then
Contact:- membership@ramegigclub.com
This facility is not only restricted to the use of our rowing members, it is available to all club members. The fitness suite is open everyday between 8.00 am and 6.30pm. The facility has rowing machines, treadmill, cross trainers, cycling and step machines plus various smaller items of equipment.
Before using the suite for the first time you will be given a full induction. You will also be asked to complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. The Questionnaire and the Fitness Suite Terms and Conditions can be found on the links below.
To arrange an induction please contact:
John Gibson 07976 960787
Terms and Conditions