WORLD PILOT GIG CHAMPIONSHIPS
Feb 25, 2020
3 minutes
Words | Lydia Jackson
OW IN ITS 31ST YEAR, the World Pilot Gig Rowing Championship is a spectacular event that sees thousands of rowers and supporters travel to The Isles of Scilly to watch the gigs power through the waves in a colourful and exciting extravaganza. Taking place on the first bank holiday of May, a week in Scilly at this time enables you to watch the islands transform from an idyllic haven to a festival-like celebration of Cornish heritage, offering the best of both worlds in a stunning and family friendly location. The population of the island doubles,
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