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Welcome to the Nankersey Rowing Club -

as featured on Sport England Sportivate video - see below!

GIG CLUBS GET TOGETHER IN FALMOUTH FOR OLYMPIC TORCH

Were you there? As the crowds began to fill across Cornwall, some twenty gig clubs were uniting together in Falmouth harbour to add their support to the passage of the Olympic torch. With supporters on the gig and on shore, it was a unique moment as the torch came through Falmouth, and the gigs raised their oars in salute.

WELL DONE NANKERSEY- GREAT WORLD PILOT GIG CHAMPIONSHIPS, OUR BEST EVER!!

Well done all our teams and supporters! For many this was the first experience of the World Championships, and for all those it certainly won't be the last! Whether fighting for one another in the races, or shouting in unison from the pier ( I reckon we had the best support of any club), this was simply a great weekend, wrapped up at the very end by our Sunday night evening meal with many congratulations to all those that had made our success happen.

The Ladies excelled, - Ladies A came in 34th (Serafina), with Ladies B 52nd (Circe) out of 125. The Men's A came in 68th and Men's B, - wait for it... first in their group, a brilliant race, and worthy trophy winners notwithstanding 97th in Circe- with 120 entries. Ladies Vet's came in 47th and 49th, - in the top 50!!

More was to come, - on the Monday the two boats were taken out for a row, and for those that had been so grateful for the calm seas over the weekend (it's all relative!), this gave the opportunity for a row in more challenging conditions, and all the excitement of putting the boats on the trailers in heavy rain and at one point thunder! It made a change that not just the rowers but also the supporters were soaked through! But what an experience. Team building at its most interesting!

See Poems for new poem : "World Pilot Gig Championships 2012"

Please send in your stories, photos and anecdotes! (Contact Matt, Simon or Ken).

Lots more to come!!

Click here for the Official website for the Worldgig Championships

Click here for link to SEASALT - and Ken's poem from last year's Championships, - thank you Seasalt for your support!

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Sport England Sportivate!! Great News - see Video

Message from Kate Dale, Head of Brand Communications: "The film of Nankersey was premiered at a special community sport exhibition at the House of Commons. It is now part of a travelling Sport England exhibition that will be used across the country throughout the summer to promote grassroots sport. It may also feature on the live sites that will be broadcasting the London 2012 Games in cities across the country this summer. So it’s fair to say this will be very much part of the promotion of the legacy that London 2012 and Sport England are already delivering to grassroots sport."

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If you would like to join Nankersey Rowing Club, please contact Anne Oliver on 01326 376922 - mix and match and novice sessions are held weekly....

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About Nankersey Rowing Club

(formerly Flushing Rowing Club)

FOR THE ROW OF YOUR LIFE!

Welcome to Nankersey Rowing Club. We are a friendly and happy club with the simple ambition of making rowing a pleasure for all those that come along. Whether you want to be part of a racing crew or just have a fun row (just out on the water or to a nearby place of refreshment!), whatever your age or ability, Nankersey Rowing Club wants to make your experience with us one that you wish to repeat again and again. For those who do not want to go on the water, you are welcome to become a supporter and join in all our on land activities, -these include monthly quiz nights, mostly at the Royal Standard in Flushing.

Our pilot gig Circe is based at Watersports in Mylor, from where we row out across the beautiful Carrick Roads to St Mawes, St Just, and other picturesque locations.

How did it start?

In July 2008, four like minded residents of the small village of Flushing, Cornwall, decided to bring rowing back in the community of Flushing for everyone. Together we purchased a Flashboat 'Kernow' from Calstock Rowing Club. This produced much interest in the village and we were approached by a resident who offered a substantial loan, enabling us to purchase our own Cornish Pilot Gig 'Circe' from Truro River Rowing Club.

The boats were refurbished by a small band of enthusiastic members under the guidance of local resident Malcolm Fairweather and repainted in club colours of blue and white.

The boats are now kept at Windsport, Mylor Harbour and winter rowing takes place every Saturday and Sunday morning with rowing also taking place on Wednesdays and Fridays during the day according to the tides. Rows can be booked on our Rowing Calendar ensuring you are able to row at a time and day convenient to you. (On joining the club, you are given access to the calendar)..

Swans on River Fal - the inspiration behind our logo..

We have a 'Try Before You Buy' system which entitles you to four rows before you become a member - just to make sure you like it first! We hope this new project will enable residents of Flushing and the surrounding area, old and young alike, to row, increasing health and fitness whilst having fun and enjoyment within the marine environment, also ensuring that the village of Flushing has a community based organisation which can be used by All and which can continue to grow with the support from like minded residents.

Our name has been amended from Flushing Rowing Club to Nankersey Rowing Club (the old Cornish name for Flushing) to accommodate neighbouring clubs in the area - we are however the same club! Come and join us for a row....

SUMMER ROWING TAKES PLACE ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS

Send an email or call 01326 376922 to book a slot (Even if you are just on holiday).... So if you fancy coming along and joining us for a row whether competitively or leisurely or as a non-rowing supporter, please email info@nankerseyrowingclub.com or telephone Anne on 01326 376922.

Just down on holiday? Come and join us for a row on the water, whilst staying at the Blue House and Green House, Flushing, you won't want to go home.....www.flushing holidaycottages.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you...

ROEVYEWGH!

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Our grateful thanks and appreciation for their support go to the following sponsors:

SCRACE & CO LTD (BUILDERS)