Pembrokeshire Gig
The Pembrokeshire Gig Association
Registered Charity No. 1034969
Registered Charity No. 1034969
Regular Events- Early Season
Regular sailing and rowing will take place from Llangwm for the crew training before moving to the Gig’s main base at the Neyland Yacht Club (near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire). Details of the changeover will be given here.
If you are interested in taking part in any of these activities, come for a sail one weekend or would like to use the gig as a group, please contact Bill Keppel-Compton on 01437 891356
Costs: Reminder - A minimum charge of £l per crew member applies for each sail / row from the NYC home base, payable on the day to the duty coxswain.
Members are free to contribute more, particularly to help meet fuel costs if the safety boat has been in attendance.
Future Events for 2008
May 23 – 25 Baltimore Wooden Boat Regatta, Ireland
June 18 – 25 SeaFair in the Haven
July 11 – 17 Brest
A huge maritime festival in Brest before the whole fleet sailing down to Douarnenez. Jane Kerr has said Brest Festival is one of those events that you “have to do before you die” – it is really fantastic.
July 27 – August 2 Atlantic Challenge in Finland
Crews going 10 days beforehand for training. Having initial training in Antrim for four to five days – crew of 20.
If anyone would like to go please tell Jane Kerr as the Finns are anxious to have some spectators from the UK. Check the Atlantic Challenge International website.
UK Trustees Atlantic Challenge for 2009
To be hosted in Antrim – it is hoped all gigs will go – a great event.
June 18 – 25 SeaFair in the Haven
July 11 – 17 Brest
A huge maritime festival in Brest before the whole fleet sailing down to Douarnenez. Jane Kerr has said Brest Festival is one of those events that you “have to do before you die” – it is really fantastic.
July 27 – August 2 Atlantic Challenge in Finland
Crews going 10 days beforehand for training. Having initial training in Antrim for four to five days – crew of 20.
If anyone would like to go please tell Jane Kerr as the Finns are anxious to have some spectators from the UK. Check the Atlantic Challenge International website.
UK Trustees Atlantic Challenge for 2009
To be hosted in Antrim – it is hoped all gigs will go – a great event.
Sailing Diary 2008
