Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Holds Racing Event
The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted a crew from Lyme Regis in the UK at a racing event held in perfect conditions in the Great Sound on Thursday evening.
The first race was a one mile sprint and was won by the experienced Lyme Regis crew, followed closely by a crew from Mariners RFC. The combined crew from Argus and Chubb placed third and the crew from BF&M fourth.
The exciting second race was a handicapped pursuit format and was won by BF&M with Mariners only a half boat length behind. They were followed by Lyme Regis and Argus , with only two boat lengths separating the whole fleet.
Roger Gillett , chairman of the Club explained “ For the majority of the local rowers this was their first race and they performed really well. We expect to organize a variety of racing events in the future as this fast growing sport expands throughout the island.”
For more information on gig rowing please contact Roger Gillett at rgillett@logic.bm.
