An event for Gigs, Galleys and all types of traditional fixed seat rowing boats - organised by Bembridge Harbour Authority and Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club
On the water support kindly provided by Brading Haven Yacht Club
Great coastal conditions at the 2023 Bembridge Gig Fest
Bembridge Harbour Authority and Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club hosted Cornish Pilot Gig boat racing, with the conditions sunny, breezy and sometimes challenging on both days, with Brading Haven Yacht Club laying course markers and providing excellent safety boat support throughout.
Saturday’s 2k multi-lane races saw wins in Women’s, Mixed and Open categories by the six-oared Gig crews from Eastney Cruising Association. Close racing saw Eastney pip Yarmouth to the line by less than 3 feet in the Open event.
Saturday evening’s on shore celebrations brought pizzas, burgers, prizes and live music from excellent local band the Baggywrinkles at the Duver Marina.
Sunday saw the Gigs race a time-trial out to and around St Helen’s Fort. Open category winners were Yarmouth, with Eastney taking the Mixed crew honours and Langstone Pilot Gig Club victorious in the women’s event.
Clubs and Boats
SEA SPIRIT - Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club ALEC BAKER - Eastney Cruising Assn
STAR OF NORTHNEY - Langstone Pilot Gig Club SPIRIT - Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club
SIR ALEC ROSE - Eastney Cruising Association CRAZY DAISY - Crazy Boys/Tudor Sailing Club
The Results
SATURDAY - 2km straight line racing
Race 1 – Womens Gig
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Finish
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Boat name
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Club
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1
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Sir Alec Rose
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ECA
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2
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Star of Northney
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LPGC
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3
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Spirit
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YGRC
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Race 2 - Mixed Gig
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1
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Sir Alec Rose
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ECA
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2
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Star of Northney
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LPGC
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Race 3 Open Gig
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Finish
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Boat name
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Club
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1
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Sir Alec Rose
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ECA
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2
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Spirit
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YGRC
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3
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Star of Northney
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LPGC
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4
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Crazy Daisy
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Crazy Boys / Tudor
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SUNDAY - Round St Helens Fort
Race 1 - Womens Gig
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Finish
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Boat name
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Club
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Elapsed time
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1
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Star of Northney
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LPGC
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18 : 11
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2
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Spirit
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YGRC
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20 : 35
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Race 2 - Mixed Gig
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Finish
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Boat name
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Club
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Elapsed time
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1
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Alex Baker
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ECA
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16 : 05
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2
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Star of Northney
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LPGC
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17 : 21
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3
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Spirit
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YGRC
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19 : 20
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Race 3 Open Gig
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Finish
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Boat name
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Club
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Elapsed time
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1
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Spirit
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YGRC
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16 : 41
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2
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Star of Northney
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LPGC
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17 : 03
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3
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Alex Baker
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ECA
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17 : 09
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4
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Crazy Daisy
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Crazy Boys / Tudor
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18 : 14
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And just once more around …
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Langstone and Yarmouth composite crew
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LPGM / YGRC
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19 : 12
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