We welcome everyone and hope that you will join us for some fun on the water or in our community fitness suite Our Story
The location is stunning with views to the Mew Stone, Drake's Island and The Breakwater and, of course, when out on the water views of the villages of Kingsand and Cawsand, Fort Picklecombe, Penlee and Rame Head can be enjoyed. We have mens, ladies, junior, veterans and super ve
terans crews and attend regattas all over Devon and Cornwall. Our qualified coaches teach technique and fitness and we row most of the year. The club's fitness suite can be used throughout and not only by rowers but the whole community. Location
Rame Gig Club is located in its own dedicated building within the square of the beautiful historic fishing village of Cawsand on the Rame Peninsula. History
Rame Gig 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, a mild climate and also to provide a healthy, athletic pastime for the members of our community – young and old. Our first gig, the Spirit of Rame was built by Jimmy Donne and Son of St Budeaux, Plymouth; she was the first to be made outside of Cornwall. The second build was the Minnadhu, this is a Cornish word meaning “black rock”. It was named after one of the fields overlooking Cawsand and Kingsand Bay; the Minnadhu is probably out fastest boat and very comfortable to row in. Jim Currah built her in 1994. Finally, Jim and his son Dave Currah built the Penlee Point, in 2004. In 2015 we acquired our first GRP gig, the Maker Wave, as she isn’t of traditional construction she is used primarily for training. In 2018 the Tamar Valley Winter League was established which is limited to GRP gigs only. In 2018 Rame decided to update their fleet which saw the Spirit of Rame being sold onto the a new starter club, Combwich based in Somerset. A new gig was commissioned from Harry Poulson of Poulson Boats retaining the name of “Spirit of Rame” it was blessed and launched April 2019. With a thriving junior section which will hopefully see many stay on into the adult squads, the new boat will certainly provide Rame Gig Club the tools to thrive in this fast growing, highly competitive sport where clubs are stepping up the level year on year. Membership
Membership subscriptions run from January to December. Our membership forms can be downloaded from the link below. Membership fees for 2020 :
£110 Full Membership
£110 Fitness Suite
£25 Social only
£30 Student (Year 12 and above)
Family memberships are available. Family rates can be obtained from the membership secretary at [email protected]
(Family is defined as a parent/s and a child up to and including year 11)
Regattas
Rame Gig Club successfully compete at all levels from Junior (year 11) to Master (60+) in Regattas held throughout Devon and Cornwall. We host our own regatta in July attracting some 30 gigs and is reported to be one of the most enjoyable on the circuit. We also regularly take part in International events held in Holland, Italy and
Bermuda
Fitness suit for everyone
This facility is not just restricted to rowing members, fitness suit only memberships are available to the wider community. The fitness suite is open daily between 7.30 am and 7pm. 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:
Norman Benson 01752 822717
Novices Rowing. Why not have a go or maybe want to take up rowing again, come along to a taster session. Our coxswains and coaches will give you tuition to get you started and improve your technique until you are ready to move up to either ladies, mens or social rowing. 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 free but a donation to help club funds would be appreciated. To arrange a taster session or for further information contact Paul Roe at [email protected] or 01752 823366
Social Rowing
These session can be arranged by any club member to include a competent coxswain and crew according to sea state and conditions. These sessions are conducted at a more leisurely pace than our training sessions giving the crews time to savour the wonderful views from the water of Cawsand, Kingsand and the Rame peninsular. These sessions often incorporate coffee cakes so test your baking skills as well. Training Sessions
Mondays: Mens 6pm
Tuesdays: Juniors 5pm and Ladies 6pm
Wednesday: Mens 6pm
Thursday: Ladies 6pm
Friday: Novices 5:30pm
Saturday: Regattas take priority but if none or cancelled. Training times will be rotated on a weekly basis between Juniors, Ladies and Mens crews at 9am, 10am and 11am. Access Rame Gig Club booking system via Rame Gig Clubs web page for available sessions. Sunday: Regattas take priority but if none or cancelled. Social rowing from 12pm onward. During the winter months on the water training is held at the weekend with weekday evening training taking place in our fitness suite. Community
We value our community and aim to be socially inclusion for all through competitive sport, exercise and social events. Moorings Cawsand Bay
The gig club also manages a small number of moorings on behalf of The Dutchy of Cornwall and Mount Edgcumbe. Please contact the membership secretary for further details at [email protected]
