Drake & Catalina
Plymouth Sound · Est. 1996

Cattewater
Gig Club

Traditional Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing

Based at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, racing on Plymouth Sound and beyond. A friendly, competitive club open to all.

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1996Founded
5Boats
70+Members
Several TonsCakes eaten
About the club

Row Hard.
Row Together.

Cattewater Gig Club is Plymouth's home for traditional Cornish pilot gig rowing, six-oared wooden boats built for speed, raced by crews who love the water.

Based at the Mount Batten Centre on Plymouth Sound, we welcome everyone from complete beginners to experienced racers. Training runs year-round in all weathers.

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Plymouth Sound
Plymouth Sound
On & off the water

What We
Offer.

Gig Racing

One of the fastest growing water sports in the South West, competitive crews racing at regattas all season.

Club Rowing

Non-competitive gig rowing for club members, fitness, fresh air and great company on Plymouth Sound.

Social

Rowing and non-rowing social events throughout the year, the best clubs row together and socialise together.

Off the Water

Indoor rowing and circuit training options in Plymouth to keep crews fit through the winter.

Drake and Iris on the water
Racing on
Plymouth Sound
Join Us

Become a Member
Today.

Cattewater membership runs from 1st June to 31st May, but new members can join at any time of year.

Not sure yet? We run Get in a Gig taster sessions every spring, no experience needed. After that, a Learn to Row course will get you crew-ready.

Iris crew on the water
Iris crew on the water