World Championships
Since 1990, the World Pilot Gig Championships have been held annually on the Isles of Scilly. Held over the first May bank holiday weekend, they are attended by over 2000 rowers and spectators, and is widely believed to be the busiest weekend on the islands, with an approximate doubling of population.
At the 2005 championships, Caradon triumphed coming 1st and 2nd in the Men’s race and 3rd in the Ladies. Falmouth won the Ladies, with Isles of Scilly coming 2nd. Par Bay came 3rd. Men's results Ladies results
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