Membership
Membership
A Great Sport
Looking to get fit? Learn a new sport? Get involved in a community activity? Make new friends? Be part of a team? Or maybe you just want to get off the sofa and out on the water? Whatever your reasons put down the TV remote and come and have a go. You're welcome to join us and we run a novice course several times within the year. Just contact our Novices Co-ordinator on our contact page.
Junior Membership
Aged 11 to 16,. We will teach you to row and work as part of a team. There are also opportunities to be part of our junior race crews and take part in regattas.
U18 Membership
- For those in school years 12-13.
Senior Membership
Aged 18 up. We will coach you the basics of gig-rowing in the development crew. Once you have mastered the basics you can choose to row on a social basis or for those who wish to row competitively, try for a place in one of our race crews.
Associate Membership
is open to friends and family of our club. This membership is for those who wish to be part of a successful community club without the added challenge of rowing. Our associate members are welcome to come to our social events and they provide vital encouragement and support to our club.
Coxing only Membership, for those people who enjoy coxing but are not rowers we offer a cox only membership.
The CPGA have introduced a membership requirement for championship events and charge a separate fee and require registration with CPGA for championship rowing events.
Code of Conduct &
Rowing Rules
Rowing Rules
The club Code of Conduct and Club Rules are based on guidelines from the Cornish Pilot Gig Association and all members (adults and Juniors) are expected to abide by them. They are in place to ensure the safety of all members and that the integrity of the Club is upheld at all times.
1. Remember that you are part-owner of all assets during your membership so please treat them with as much care as possible.
2. Due care and attention should be shown towards your own safety and those around you at all times. Any behaviour deemed to be unsafe, may result in disciplinary action being taken. Non-members of the club and under 16’s are not permitted to steer the gig trolleys.
3. Whenever possible arrive 15mins before rowing time, to help launch the boat and equally be prepared to put her away again after your row.
4. Wear suitable clothes/shoes at each session and be prepared to get wet when launching and landing.
5. If your crew is next to go out, be there when the boat comes in and be ready to assist.
6. The Cox is in charge from the moment they enter the boat. They are responsible for adherence to Club policies and CPGA rules.
7. Rowers must concentrate and listen to the Cox, being prepared to execute all commands as soon as possible. If you cannot hear, tell the Cox.
8. The coxswain is responsible for the radio at all times
9. All trainee coxswains must have a pilot when they go out in the gig.
10. Rowing after dusk is not permitted. It is both the coxes and crews responsibility to ensure the boat is out of the water and on the trailer safely before nightfall.
11. If you are a training crew – be mindful that the best results are achieved from a focused crew. Please don’t chat.
12. Unless you are asked to do so, don’t give commands or advice to another crew member.
13. When racing, keep your mind on the boat, not other crews. Don’t shout, swear or respond in any way to any provocation.
14. All junior crew must wear a lifejacket in the boat, whatever crew they are rowing for, as must the Cox of that boat.
15. Grievance Procedure - If you are unhappy with the conduct of individual club members or with any aspect of the management of the club:
• Try to resolve matters directly with individual concerned or if it is a club management issue, the committee member who is responsible.
• If you are unable to resolve it yourself, raise matter in writing (pref. by email) to the committee (via any committee member). Committee will then discuss and try to resolve and if necessary, speak to parties concerned. If it is necessary the committee will make a ruling or introduce/change policy.
• If a member is dissatisfied with outcome or if committee feels it is required, a members meeting may be called with the intention of putting the matter to formal vote of the membership.
1. Remember that you are part-owner of all assets during your membership so please treat them with as much care as possible.
2. Due care and attention should be shown towards your own safety and those around you at all times. Any behaviour deemed to be unsafe, may result in disciplinary action being taken. Non-members of the club and under 16’s are not permitted to steer the gig trolleys.
3. Whenever possible arrive 15mins before rowing time, to help launch the boat and equally be prepared to put her away again after your row.
4. Wear suitable clothes/shoes at each session and be prepared to get wet when launching and landing.
5. If your crew is next to go out, be there when the boat comes in and be ready to assist.
6. The Cox is in charge from the moment they enter the boat. They are responsible for adherence to Club policies and CPGA rules.
7. Rowers must concentrate and listen to the Cox, being prepared to execute all commands as soon as possible. If you cannot hear, tell the Cox.
8. The coxswain is responsible for the radio at all times
9. All trainee coxswains must have a pilot when they go out in the gig.
10. Rowing after dusk is not permitted. It is both the coxes and crews responsibility to ensure the boat is out of the water and on the trailer safely before nightfall.
11. If you are a training crew – be mindful that the best results are achieved from a focused crew. Please don’t chat.
12. Unless you are asked to do so, don’t give commands or advice to another crew member.
13. When racing, keep your mind on the boat, not other crews. Don’t shout, swear or respond in any way to any provocation.
14. All junior crew must wear a lifejacket in the boat, whatever crew they are rowing for, as must the Cox of that boat.
15. Grievance Procedure - If you are unhappy with the conduct of individual club members or with any aspect of the management of the club:
• Try to resolve matters directly with individual concerned or if it is a club management issue, the committee member who is responsible.
• If you are unable to resolve it yourself, raise matter in writing (pref. by email) to the committee (via any committee member). Committee will then discuss and try to resolve and if necessary, speak to parties concerned. If it is necessary the committee will make a ruling or introduce/change policy.
• If a member is dissatisfied with outcome or if committee feels it is required, a members meeting may be called with the intention of putting the matter to formal vote of the membership.
Club &
Rowing Rules
Rowing Rules
All members should also read the policies and rules pages of the Cornish Pilot Gig Association to which we belong. Members of race crews in particular will need to be aware of specific rules when competing in regattas. As these rules change periodically please follow the link below to the CPGA web site and look at the policies section. www.cpga.co.uk
Club Clothing
We have a number of different kit items for purchase. Where possible we aim to subsidise the cost of kit by getting sponsors on board. If you’re interested in sponsoring the club, please contact us
for information about the packages we can put together.
Our club colours are black and gold/yellow.
Racing vests – if you’re in a crew you will need to purchase a club racing vest. Racing vests and other club kit is available to order from A Game.
Racing vests – if you’re in a crew you will need to purchase a club racing vest. Racing vests and other club kit is available to order from A Game.
Join The Club!
If you want to come along and have a go at rowing then please contact us via Membership@appledoregigclub.com. Please click on the Members Handbook below.
Any questions please get in touch through our club email address appledorepilotgigclub@gmail.com
Members Handbook
Junior Handbook
Any questions please get in touch through our club email address appledorepilotgigclub@gmail.com
Welfare / Safeguarding
Appledore Pilot Gig Club has adopted the Cornish Pilot Gig Association Policy for Safeguarding and Protecting Children. We have an experienced named Welfare Officer with a senior position on the Committee and several of our members have full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. We take the welfare , safeguarding and security of all our members, visitors and the public very seriously including all juniors and vulnerable persons. Anyone with concerns of any type can feel free to contact the Welfare Officer via the links shown on the contact page.
Download Safe Guarding Policy
CPGA
The Cornish Pilot Gig Association is the governing body of our sport. They set the rules and regulations that we must abide by. Their website can be viewed here www.cpga.co.uk. We continue to work with them to help develop the sport throughout the region.
