Our red spotted hankies or scarves recently made their annual appearance at the World Pilot Gig Championships in the Scilly Isles, courtesy of our friends at the Clevedon Pilot Gig Club, near Bristol. The red spotted handkerchiefs are part of the uniform for the crews. As the photo shows, they can be used variously as neckerchiefs, scarves, and bandanas!
We were delighted to receive an update from Richard James, Secretary of the Clevedon Pilot Gig Club (below), and wish the club continued success as they increase their membership and crews. It's great to be associated with such a thriving club, and we look forward to welcoming club members to our shop in Brecon whenever they're in our area and feel like popping in to say "Hello"!
"As in previous years I am attaching a photo of Clevedon Pilot Gig Club's latest expedition to the World Pilot Gig Championships in the Scilly Isles in May. Once again we took nearly 80 rowers and supporters with 13 teams, Mens and Ladies, competing in the racing heats over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. We are gradually climbing the Championship table, with our Mens A team now 42nd (from 138). The Team Photo shows the members resplendent in their red Somerset Wurzel scarves courtesy of Aidan Sweeney and the group of youngsters sat in front of the gig will be our rowers of the future."
3rd July 2014