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We welcome competitive and leisurely/social rowers of all ages. We can teach you to row. See our website for contact details.

01/11/2026

Our new ‘Pednbilly’ has been launched! The blessing by a local minister Geoff Davies was absolutely inspirational as he talked about rowing for all, the Scillies, our stunning river and the joys of our sport. Gary gave a wonderful introduction to the original naming of Pednbilly, as he remembers it. In her maiden voyage we had the vicar as a stern passenger, Dai as Cox, Christine, Jane, Gary, his son Matt, Joe and Neil all rowed. Nigel Bligh was a bow passenger and her first ever time in a gig which is just brilliant. Nigel kindly allows us keep our gigs at Pednbilly all year round enabling us to launch and stow through the seasons. We are so fortunate for this luxury and the Bligh’s ongoing support. Our new training gig was blessed with some fizz 💚 To all who row in her 💚🚣‍♀️🥂

11/10/2026

Thank you to all visiting clubs for joining in with our annual Head of the River Race 2026.
It was the most spectacular day, made successful and memorable by you all attending and huge thanks must go to all our club members who made this happen 🙌

10/10/2026

HEAD OF THE RIVER RACE 2026
It’s here, the boats are unloaded and the beach is a spectacular sight with so many stunning gigs and crews in their colourful club kit. Roaming around awaiting their handicapped start times. The food stalls are looking delicious and a feast of a meal awaits those who race and those who are supporting in Gweek at River Gig Club. Come down to watch the start from Helford Passage or the exciting finish at Gweek on the high tide.
I wonder who will lift the trophy this year for the youngest, first and the fastest crews over the line?
Good luck 🤞

19/09/2026

Well done to our two crews who rowed today in the big OLE sea at Newquay Mens County Championships. All the waves 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 made for a great day of racing for all the Dads n Lads representing Helford River Gig Club as Helford A and Helford B Mens Crews. A perfect opportunity to bring on our juniors - the future of our Club 💚💚 Both Crews got through to the second round. Huge thanks to Jason from Bridport Gig Rowing Club for coxing 💚💚and NRC Newquay Gig Club Rowing for a great day. Good luck to those crews racing again tomorrow 🙌

17/09/2026

Huge congratulations to all those who rowed a marathon in ‘Helford’ at the weekend when they successfully completed the Great London River Race 2026.
It’s always great to see our Cornish green and gold under those bridges and overtaking so many other boats.
Well done 👏🏼 what an epic achievement.

11/09/2026

Well done to all four ladies crews who raced at the county championships at the weekend. Every crew raced twice with D crew racing in rounds one and two, B and C crews rowed in round one and the quarter finals - narrowly missing out on semi final places. Sunday morning was exciting with the A, B and C crews who were all drawn births in the same quarter final heat!
Then there is our amazing A crew who also got to row in the semis and finals. And yes, they did it again- they won 🏆
What a cracking year for HRGC and especially this crew who are the reigning champions of:
Cornwall
Europe
and indeed
THE WORLD 🌍

23/08/2026

What a fabulous day we had on Saturday thanks to River Fowey Gig Club. Sunshine, great racing, super social in a busy Cornish town during the height of summer 🙌

14/08/2026

What an amazing club night we had! Many thanks to those who hosted, organised, cooked, provided safety cover and lifts to PB etc. it was awesome fun with members junior members through to masters, everything in between and social members attending.
A cracking evening in the most glorious location 🙌 well done HRGC

26/07/2026

💥Buller Day 2026 was a blast 💥
Thank you Cadgwith Pilot Gig club for a great time at Buller’s 40th anniversary.
Well done to all our crews and especially our juniors, some of who raced for the very first time!
We were honoured to bring home two special plaques made from the original Buller - they will be treasured and put in pride of place.

21/07/2026

A massive well done to our under 14s who competed in their first ever race at the county championships held at Stithians Lake at the weekend. Most members of the crew have rowed less than a handful of times and they were all so keen and committed to take part.
As the youngest entered crew, they all showed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship- supporting each other before, during and after each race.
They did brilliantly to progress to the plate final after a close finish in the plate semis. 🙂
Well done and huge thanks to our coaches and parents for the support they are giving to the future of HRGC 🙌

Address

Helford Passage
Falmouth
TR115LB

Website

http://hrgc.co.uk/

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