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1st place...If you fancy a challenge come along and see if you're man enough!
The Eddystone challenge is a race from Plymouth to the Eddystone Lighthouse in the Western Approaches of the English Channel and back - a distance of 40 kilometres in open sea. Our men grasped the challenge and completed the course in 4hrs 34mins they were the fastest gig back, bringing home a spectacular trophy,the fastest gig in ten years! What an achievement, if its a challenge your after then come and join us. -
Our Juniors helped in the launching ceremony of our new gig "Geevor", they were the first crew in her.
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Newlyn is our base, we row out of the Harbour into the beauty of Mounts Bay.
Leaving the Harbour walls is a magical experience. Entering the unrivaled scenery of Mounts Bay on a beautiful summers day is something you do not want to miss, don't take my word for it, come along, your first session is free! Fantastic photo by Chris Yacoubian. -
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A recently taken photo by Darren Strick of our mens crew training for the world championships on the Isles of Scilly. They came across two boats slightly bigger than them! -
Enjoy your rowing, see some spectacular sights and make some life long friends.
All of this happens at our club, if you want to find out for yourself come along, your first session is free.
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Ellie Dash - British Rowing Performance Talent Programme
So we have been keeping a bit of a secret, until it was all properly in place, but now we can proudly announce that Ellie has been invited by British Rowing to join the Performance Talent Programme. This means Ellie and her coaches will receive further support and guidance from the British Rowing Performance Talent team.
Ellie has been on a phenomenal journey over the last few years, she joined Pendeen Pilot Gig Club in May 2016, at the age of 12 and instantly loved rowing. Shirley Pitts of Pendeen Gig Club set up an indoor rowing club at Mount's Bay School and Ellie won the County and Regional gold medals in her age group.
In March 2017 , Kevin Sellar of Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club invited Ellie to attend the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championship in London with Plymouth Schools Partnership, Ellie won a bronze medal in her Individual age group and Gold in the Team Relay. Ellie won every County and regional event for the next indoor rowing season, and went to NJIRC with Plymouth again in March 2018, here she won a Silver medal in her Individual age group and the Team Relay won Gold, setting a new distance record for the event!.
In July 2018 we had an email from British Rowing, inviting Ellie to represent England South at the National School Games Final 2018 @ Loughborough University in August.
So off she went, and this time Ellie won Gold in her Individual event and Gold in the Tier 1 relay.
In Dec 2018 Ellie entered the British Rowing Indoor Championships at the Velodrome in London, again she won Gold in her Individual event, and in March 2019 Ellie returned to NJIRC with Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club at The Copper Box, London and won Gold in her Individual event and was in the Gold winning Boat Race Female crew!
Along the way Ellie has received phenomenal support and encouragement from her family, friends, school, everyone at Pendeen Pilot Gig Club and Plymouth Amateur Rowing Club & the gig rowing community as a whole .
She has also been lucky enough to meet and receive support and advice from Dame Katherine Grainger, Helen Glover, Frances Houghton and Peter Reed, all multiple Olympic GB rowers and medallists.
It's amazing watching Ellie's journey unfold, we are all very proud of her determination and seemingly never-ending love for exercise! Thank you everyone for all you do to help Ellie pursue her dreams.
Recently Ellie has also been accepted onto the Cornwall Talented Athletes Scheme, which will enable her to follow her training programme from British Rowing year round. The staff at Penzance Leisure Centre have been so welcoming and supportive, and the facilities are amazing!
@BritishRowing @CornwallSportsP @PendeenGig @plymouth_arc @MountsBaySchool #PerformanceTalent #CTAS #rowing #gigrower #goellie #cpga #penzance #daretodream #thisgirlcan
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Mens Section
The men train on a Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday from March - October, when the daylight hours allow. Come along to build up your fitness. -
Ladies Section
The ladies train on the same days as the men but earlier times. Come along for fitness & fun, once you've tried it you'll never want to leave. -
Junior Section
Our new junior section started in 2012 and has gone from strength to strength. New members from the age of 12 are very welcome.
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The Great London River Race
Winter Training: (October -March) or call 07956 884 122 for enquiries
Because of the lack of daylight hours during the winter months (Oct - March) we train on a Sunday Morning. Mixed boats, including novices, go out from the pontoon at Newlyn Harbour from 10am.
Juniors: - Please use the email below or phone for up to date information.
Summer Training: (March-October)
From March - October the daylight hours allows us to have a full programme of training.
Men - Tuesday, Thursdays 5.30pm & Sundays 10am.
Ladies - Tuesdays, Thursdays 6.30pm & Sundays 10am.
Juniors - Fridays U14 @ 5pm / U16 @ 6pm.
Novices/Beginneers - Sunday mornings @ 10am - please email or phone the club if interested in social rowing to book your space.
All these timings are subject to change depending on the time of year and events within the rowing calendar.
Please contact your respective Captains for further information or call 07956 884 122.
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Club Links
PPGC are pleased to be associated with the following;
Race for Life
Every year hundreds of ladies dress in pink and take part in the Race for Life raising much needed funds & awareness for Cancer Research UK. This year, 2014, some of Pendeen ladies took part, not only did they represent the club but they ran their hearts out for a great cause.
If you would like to donate to help the ladies raise funds for such a worthy cause please use the email facility at the bottom of this page.
WELL DONE LADIES YOU DID US PROUD 
First Race for Geevor 2014
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