On Saturday 7th March, Tamar & Tavy Gig Club Ladies got the rowing season off to a good start competing in the Mini Scillies regatta hosted by Helford River Gig Club. They had a lovely sunny day despite the cold temperatures and enjoyed two races. These were both sprint races, similar to those raced at the World Pilot Gig Championships on the Isles of Scilly. The crew, Jennie Smith, Lizzie Maunder, Claire Luxton, Susan Douglass, Debbie Farmer and Denise Nixon were coxed by Lynn Renton. They rowed two strong races, and the second race was brilliant, with the ladies passing a good number of boats and fighting to the end to come 15th out of the 22 boats competing. This was the first ever race for 3 of the crew, and for their cox, and a fantastic effort was given by everyone.
