TAMAR and Tavy Gig Club had a superb weekend of racing at the World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly. They took ladies and men's A and B teams, and their two boats Ginette and Tamar were two of 147 gigs taking part. The teams had worked hard all winter to prepare, often battling challenging conditions on the Tamar, but they were rewarded by idyllic conditions to race in, with calm seas and clear blue skies. The Men's A team rowed superbly, reaching group D (the fourth of 12 groups) in the seeding race and finished 42nd overall — an amazing achievement and a massive 33 places higher than they finished in 2013, proving they are a force to be reckoned with. The B team also had a strong championships finishing in group K in 127th place — which was a great achievement. The Ladies A team similarly proved their worth, battling some tough conditions in the seeding race and rowing their hearts out to finish second in F group, and 62nd overall, eight places higher than ever before. The Ladies B had a superb row to finish 104th overall. The club congratulated all the rowers, to their coxes, and in particular to Pete Keegan, Jake Rendle and Claire Luxton in their first world championships. They also thanked Jean-Pierre Le Tissier from Cotehele Quay Gig Club who rowed in the T and T men's B team, and to all the supporters and club members who have trained and rowed throughout the winter and supported the team's preparations. It truly was a great club event and a brilliant start to the 2014 season. Tamar and Tavy Gig Club welcomes new rowers, whether for competitive rowing or just for fun, please see our website for more information: http://www.tamarandtavygigclub.co.uk">www.tamarandtavygigclub.co.uk