Tamar and Tavy Gig Club sent two crews to Appledore in North Devon at the weekend to take part in the Supervet Regatta, hosted by Appledore Gig Club.

The ladies' crew comprising Denise Nixon, Nicky Evans, Lynn Renton, Mel Cotton, Helen Samson-Hill and Julie Rendle, coxed by Ian King, rowed first. The choppy conditions and strong current combined to make the conditions difficult but the ladies had an excellent start and were in the leading pack virtually from the start.

They eventually finished third behind Falmouth and Torridge but beat Swanage who were the previous year's winners.

The men's crew of Pete Clarke, Ian King, John Rogers, Martin Painter, Simon Howes and Mike Vosper, coxed by Lynn Renton rowed out next. The half a mile sprint started near Appledore shipyard, going past the fish dock and back to the main slipway. The men finished well in sixth place. Despite the long journey both crews enjoyed the day and the hospitality shown by Appledore Gig Club.

Tamar and Tavy Gig Club welcomes new members — for details see the website tamarandtavygigclub.co.uk