WHAT IS WPGC?
The World Pilot Gig Championship is an annual international pilot gig rowing event. This event takes place on the Isles of Scilly, just off the coast of Cornwall. For the history of the WPGC see our 'History of WPGC' page.
WHEN IS THE WPGC 2024?
The WPGC is traditionally held on the early May Bank holiday weekend. WPGC 2024 will be held from Friday 3rd May to Sunday 5th May. The event usually begins with the Vets/Super Vets coxes meeting at 10:00 on the Friday. The presentation of trophies and medals is at 17:00 on the Sunday. These times may vary: check the current Race Timetable page.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE WPGC 2024?
The registration for WPGC 2024 is administered by the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) - please see the 2024 Registration page. All registration enquiries should be sent to hello@cpga.co.uk.
WHO RUNS WPGC?
The World Pilot Gig Championship is run by the WPGC Committee which consists of a dedicated but small group of volunteers. The Committee collaborates with the CPGA, the Islands Partnership (IP) and other agencies to help make the event deliverable and sustainable. Both the CPGA and IP invest significant resources to support the delivery of the event. The wider event partnership group includes the Council of the Isles of Scilly, the Duchy of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company.
HOW MUCH IS IT TO REGISTER FOR THE WPGC?
The 2024 cost for WPGC entry is yet to be confirmed. Payments can be made as part of the registration process, please see the 2024 Registration page.
CAN I PAY MY REGISTRATION FEE ON THE DAY?
No. All registration payments must be made in advance of the event as part of the registration process.
WE ARE A CREW MEMBER/COX SHORT. CAN YOU HELP?
Feel free to post something on our Facebook page but it is best to go straight to other clubs, so post something on the GigRower Members Forum on Facebook and also the Facebook pages of the IoS gig clubs. Also, there is a Lonely Hearts Board in the Tunnel where requests like this can be written.
CAN WE ROW FOR ONE CLUB IN THE VETS/SUPERVETS RACES AND ANOTHER CLUB IN THE OPEN RACES?
You can but the invitation for the next WPGC will go to the club who has registered the gig for that race.
HOW DO WE GET OUR GIG TO SCILLY?
The only way is to book it through the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group - unless you want to row the 28 miles from the mainland. The CPGA administers the shipping of gigs for clubs.
The World Pilot Gig Championship is an annual international pilot gig rowing event. This event takes place on the Isles of Scilly, just off the coast of Cornwall. For the history of the WPGC see our 'History of WPGC' page.
WHEN IS THE WPGC 2024?
The WPGC is traditionally held on the early May Bank holiday weekend. WPGC 2024 will be held from Friday 3rd May to Sunday 5th May. The event usually begins with the Vets/Super Vets coxes meeting at 10:00 on the Friday. The presentation of trophies and medals is at 17:00 on the Sunday. These times may vary: check the current Race Timetable page.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE WPGC 2024?
The registration for WPGC 2024 is administered by the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) - please see the 2024 Registration page. All registration enquiries should be sent to hello@cpga.co.uk.
WHO RUNS WPGC?
The World Pilot Gig Championship is run by the WPGC Committee which consists of a dedicated but small group of volunteers. The Committee collaborates with the CPGA, the Islands Partnership (IP) and other agencies to help make the event deliverable and sustainable. Both the CPGA and IP invest significant resources to support the delivery of the event. The wider event partnership group includes the Council of the Isles of Scilly, the Duchy of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company.
HOW MUCH IS IT TO REGISTER FOR THE WPGC?
The 2024 cost for WPGC entry is yet to be confirmed. Payments can be made as part of the registration process, please see the 2024 Registration page.
CAN I PAY MY REGISTRATION FEE ON THE DAY?
No. All registration payments must be made in advance of the event as part of the registration process.
WE ARE A CREW MEMBER/COX SHORT. CAN YOU HELP?
Feel free to post something on our Facebook page but it is best to go straight to other clubs, so post something on the GigRower Members Forum on Facebook and also the Facebook pages of the IoS gig clubs. Also, there is a Lonely Hearts Board in the Tunnel where requests like this can be written.
CAN WE ROW FOR ONE CLUB IN THE VETS/SUPERVETS RACES AND ANOTHER CLUB IN THE OPEN RACES?
You can but the invitation for the next WPGC will go to the club who has registered the gig for that race.
HOW DO WE GET OUR GIG TO SCILLY?
The only way is to book it through the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group - unless you want to row the 28 miles from the mainland. The CPGA administers the shipping of gigs for clubs.