London's first Cornish Pilot Gig rowing club, bringing the traditional and fast-growing Cornish sport of sea-going gig rowing to the Thames.
London's first Cornish Pilot Gig rowing club, rowing in Richmond and the Royal Albert Dock (near City Airport). We're open to new members and if you’d like to row with us, please email [email protected]. We're open to all abilities, whether you want to row socially for exercise or get down to some serious racing. We'd love to hear from you! Club Shop: https://www.vx-3.com/product-category/london-cornish-pilot-gig-club
31/08/2026
We are counting down the days to one of our favourite events of the year! The pasties are ordered, the bar is being stocked and the DJ is booked. Come and join us for pre-race drinks on Friday 11th September and at our GRR After Party on Saturday 12 September. You’ll find us next to Richmond Bridge and you may hear us cheering you on to the GRR finishing line earlier in the day! Who’s in?? Great River Race Official GigRower.co.uk
12/08/2026
Did you see the eclipse? We did! It was great to have 2 crews out on the river this evening and to find a relatively quiet spot to watch the moon move across the sun. Good times on the water, and far, far less crowded than anywhere else in Richmond this evening!
22/06/2026
Come and Learn to Row with on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames at Richmond. Here are the revised dates for our next Learn to Row course which runs over 4 sessions starting Saturday 4 July. For further details please contact [email protected] - see you on the water!! .london .richmond
15/06/2026
London Cornish Regatta results - a huge thank you to all clubs/crews who participated and congratulations again to winners
14/06/2026
London Cornish Regatta 2026 - a huge thank you to all organisers and participating clubs for another successful day on the water and many congratulations to for winning the trophy! Second place London Cornish A and third place London Cornish B. It was great to welcome you all to our lovely riverside home. See you all again next year!
May was a busy month for - the best weekend at the World champs, back in Richmond lots of social and training rows, learn to row course, Chiswick Dash and boat manoeuvres welcoming Phoenix back from Scilly. We are lucky to row on such a beautiful stretch of the river. If you’d like to join us, sign up for our next Learn to Row course in July! .co.uk
16/05/2026
LEARN TO ROW: Did you know runs regular Learn to Row sessions through the spring and summer? No previous rowing experience needed!
We provide comprehensive coaching through a series of off- and on-water sessions at our Richmond riverside base. Here’s some of our May LTR cohort and club members after today’s successful session. If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to try Cornish pilot gig rowing” why not sign up for our July Learn to Row course?