Wivenhoe Corsairs Community Rowing Club

Wivenhoe Corsairs Community Rowing Club We row, we race, we socialise...why not join us? No experience necessary. We are the Wivenhoe Community Gig Rowing Club (aka the Corsairs).

We offer both social rowing and competitive racing in our Harkers Yard gig "Defiance" on the River Colne and further afield. We are seeking new members, so if you would like to come for a row with us and discover the joys of fixed-seat rowing on our lovely river, please get in touch.

Two more rows (social + training) on this evening’s tide. Making the most of the long days whilst we can!
09/06/2026

Two more rows (social + training) on this evening’s tide. Making the most of the long days whilst we can!

0615 training row this morning - best way to start the day! 🌅⏰🚣🏻💪
09/06/2026

0615 training row this morning - best way to start the day! 🌅⏰🚣🏻💪

Two crews out today - thirsty work! 🚣🏻🚣🏻💪
07/06/2026

Two crews out today - thirsty work! 🚣🏻🚣🏻💪

Taking the scenic route home through Snowdonia National Park on the way back from Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City,...
06/06/2026

Taking the scenic route home through Snowdonia National Park on the way back from Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City, and after patiently waiting out a blustery week, we relaunched Defiance yesterday afternoon for a social row followed by a training row.

Today is another blowout, but rowing will resume tomorrow. 💨🚣🏻🕰️💨🚣🏻

The Wivenhoe Corsairs Community Rowing Club is proud to present a Silent Auction, featuring an exceptional Canvasback sc...
01/06/2026

The Wivenhoe Corsairs Community Rowing Club is proud to present a Silent Auction, featuring an exceptional Canvasback sculpture by the internationally acclaimed artist Guy Taplin.

The Silent Auction opens with a starting bid of £900 and will close at 12 noon on Sunday 6 July.

All proceeds will go towards supporting the Wivenhoe Corsairs Community Rowing Club.

Please see the accompanying poster for full details of the sculpture and instructions on how to submit your bid. Alternatively, bids should be submitted to [email protected]

We extend our sincere thanks to Guy Taplin for his generosity and support.

Wow, what a day and what fun! Plus we won a trophy!🚣🏻🚣🏻🚣🏻🇮🇪🍀🏁💪🏆😅Thank you Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City!A mix of...
31/05/2026

Wow, what a day and what fun! Plus we won a trophy!🚣🏻🚣🏻🚣🏻🇮🇪🍀🏁💪🏆😅

Thank you Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City!

A mix of conditions - wind, rain, strong tides, sunshine, more rain - but a really fun and challenging course, with lots support from shore. Loved every minute - including all the pre & post race festivities.

We will definitely be back, and can perhaps tempt some more Harker's Yard Gigs & Harker's Gig Rowers 🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️🚣 to join us.

Whilst Defiance was taking on Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City in Ireland yesterday, George was in action on home w...
31/05/2026

Whilst Defiance was taking on Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City in Ireland yesterday, George was in action on home waters for Brightlingsea UCSC’s Max Taylor Cup race with an all women’s crew, featuring some first time racers, finishing an excellent 8th on corrected time against a wide mix of boats and crews.

🚣🏻💪🏁

Defiance is currently “away” having a grand time in Ireland, competing in Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City race tom...
29/05/2026

Defiance is currently “away” having a grand time in Ireland, competing in Cork Harbour Festival & Ocean to City race tomorrow for the first time.

Despite a shortened 22km course due to a wet and windy forecast, the crew have been enjoying the craic and made the most of today’s sunshine heading out into the Celtic Sea for a play in the ocean swell.

We’ll keep you posted how they get on! 🚣🏻☠️🇮🇪🍀💪

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