Lewes Pilot Gig Club
Welcome
Aboard!
The Lewes Pilot Gig Club, you see, isn't just about rowing; it's a microcosm of life's unexpected twists and turns, a place where you're as likely to learn about the resilience of the human spirit as you are about the proper technique for a stroke. Here, amidst the gentle lapping of the waves and the sturdy feel of wood beneath your palms, you'll find a sense of community that's as comforting as a well-worn dressing gown.
Head of The Ouse
The annual Head of the Ouse takes place on the River Ouse in Sussex every autumn. It’s a challenging 10km race for all types of fixed-seat rowing craft, including Cornish gigs, St Ayles skiffs and Celtic longboats. There are two back-to-back races — the first upriver for men’s & open crews, the second back downriver for women’s crews. For more information & to enter check out the event website here.
We row from:
Newhaven Marina, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9BY
We warm up and grab our life jackets from here: What3words-panicking.sprinkle.occupations
ABOUT
Since 2018, Lewes Pilot Gig Club has been introducing the time-honored exhilaration of gig rowing to Lewes.
It involves a hearty crew—six rowers and a coxswain—coordinating their efforts to propel a 32-foot elm vessel through the aquatic realms of seas and rivers.
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Our voyages launch from Newhaven harbour, undeterred by the seasonal whims of Earth's climate, offering a berth for every level of experience, from the uninitiated to the nearly nautical.
Click HERE to learn more, you won't regret it.
