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Lyme Regis Gig Club, located on the stunning Jurassic Coast, is a sea rowing club that offers the thrilling sport of Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing to the local community. Founded in 2007, the club has steadily grown in both membership and success in competitions.
At Lyme Regis Gig Club, rowing enthusiasts have access to a fleet of impressive boats. The club boasts three beautiful wooden boats, Rebel, Black Ven, and Tempest, all expertly crafted by local boat builder Gail McGarva. Additionally, the club provides two GRP training boats named Daring and Prospero. In the works is the construction of a fourth wooden boat, set to be completed in the spring of 2024.
Young rowers between the ages of eight and twelve can also enjoy rowing in the wooden skiff Gale Force.
The club offers further amenities to its members, including SeaFit, a dry-land training facility equipped with ergo rowing machines and weights. This year-round training facility helps members enhance their fitness and rowing skills, ensuring they excel both on and off the water.
Lyme Regis Gig Club aims to promote the sport of Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing and inspire a sense of fitness and camaraderie within the community. They warmly welcome new members of all ages, encouraging them to embark on a journey of building new friendships, viewing Lyme Bay from a unique perspective, improving their fitness levels, and participating in organised racing regattas across Dorset, Devon, and Cornwall.
As a registered charity with the number 1174427, Lyme Regis Gig Club is committed to giving back to the community it serves. They actively engage in fundraising activities and seek sponsorship opportunities to support the club's ongoing operations and initiatives.
For more information about joining Lyme Regis Gig Club and becoming a part of this vibrant rowing community, please visit the “Join Us” section on their website or reach out to them directly. Connect with Lyme Regis Gig Club on social media platforms to stay up to date with the latest news, browse through captivating photo galleries, and get in touch with the club for further inquiries.
Lyme Regis Gig Club – where rowing, camaraderie, and community converge. Join them today and embark on an exciting journey of coastal rowing adventure. Copyright 2024 Lyme Regis Gig Club CIO. Website development by Flaydemouse Sponsored by Otter Brewery.