Welcome

Paignton Rowing Club is situated on the South quay Paignton harbour. In the Boathouse, we have ergos and weights for land training, we also have excellent social facilities, a bar lounge with view across the bay and Paignton harbour, big screen, snooker table and juke box.

The club has child protection, safety and welfare guidelines in place, overseen by the club’s safety and child welfare officers. All club members working with young people are put through a C. R. B. check, and all coaches hold nationally recognised qualifications.

Come and join us

Boats and Equipment
Our fleet of skiffs has been purchased over the years by various fund rising events. Second hand book sales, car washing, coffee mornings and many more events organized by the rowers and social members.
We have five sculls, two pair boats and four coxed fours, and also a coastal and training boat, and of course a safety boat.
For land training various weights lift equipment and five Ergometers.
All of the equipment and Ergometers are use under the supervision of a trainer. And we have six level 2 (ARA) certified trainers (voluntary)
We depend on favorable sea conditions to allow us to row, many of our rowers and the local business, and community have engaged the club in discussion with regards to Gig rowing. So after various open and consultation meetings with both the public and the membership the club has decided to expand into Gig rowing.

What is a Gig
Taken from a traditional design, Cornish Pilot Gigs are crewed by six rowers, each with a single oar, and a coxswain. The gigs that are constructed today follow the original specifications as laid down by the Peters family in the form of the gig 'Treffry' (1838), which is still actively rowed by the Newquay Rowing Club.
Originally used to ferry pilots to meet sailing vessels approaching the Cornish coast, speed was of the essence and Gig construction had to reflect this need.
Built from narrow leaf (ideally) Cornish elm is 32 foot long and 4 foot 3 inches across its beam It has eight thwarts (seats), one for the coxswain, six for the rowers and inspected at least three times during their build by the Cornish Gig Pilot Association Standards Officer, the modern gig is a speedy and seaworthy craft.