A successful mini gig rowing regatta was held in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday (November 14th) involving teams from along the Somerset coastline to serve as a trial for a full event in 2022.
Six teams were involved including Burnham, Bristol, Combwich, Clevedon, Porlock and Portishead.
“The day was a great success, helped by the November sun and calm conditions, and was enjoyed by all the crews who attended,” said a spokesman for the Burnham club.
“This was our first event to be held in Burnham, and a practice run for our next regatta planned for April 2022.”
There were six races durin the day, including Mens A+B, Ladies A+B, a mixed Vets (over 40s) and a mixed Supervets (over 50s).
Spectators along the seafront watched the gigs navigate around the buoys in the Parrett estuary.
Meanwhile, the Burnham club is always looking for new members, and can be contacted via www.burnhamonseamotorboatandsailingclub.co.uk/gig-rowing
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council said it was pleased to support the gig rowing group with a recent grant to purchase exercise equipment.
Pictured: The gig rowing boats in action on Sunday (Photos: Stuart and Dan Anderson / Mo Hunt / Burnham-On-Sea.com)
