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No 21 – 2020 PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP
ENERGY 2 PROJECT UPDATE FROM SHANE SULLIVAN TRUSTESS
I hope everybody and their families are keeping safe and well in these strange times. Despite the lockdown the Committee’s work continues planning ahead for when some form of normality returns but also several ongoing projects. The following is the first in a series of updates on the work in progress.

This year is the 35th anniversary since the Cornish Pilot Gig ‘Energy’ was built by the students at Falmouth Marine School’s Ponsharden Yard Workshops, under the guidance of boat builders Ralph Bird and Ted Pentecost. Titled the ‘Energy2’ Project the CPGA commissioned FMS to build a new Gig to celebrate the event. One of the key aims of the project was to engage with FMS and help promote traditional boat building skills to a new range of students. The Gig was started in September 2019 under the supervision of the College lecturers and local Boat Builder Andrew Nancarrow.

Unfortunately, the Corona Virus pandemic resulted the School being closed in March and all work on the Gig has stopped. At that stage, the gig had passed the first inspection (first of 3) and was planked up with the ribs steamed in waiting for the gunwales to be fitted. Whilst planning for the growth in the Sport and interest from potential new boat builders, both UK based and overseas, it was decided to use the project see how practical it was for an Independent accredited Marine Architect or Surveyor to remotely measure the boat and report back to the Standards officers if the boat was within specification. Local Marine Architect Jack Gifford, who was already assisting the Association with updating the Gig plans, was asked to conduct the inspections accompanied by the Association Standards officers: Tich Preston and Fowey Boat builder Maurice Hunkin (‘The Gig Police’) Jack passed the boat for the first inspection, further inspections will be carried out once the Gig is fitted out followed by the final inspection once complete and painted. At that stage the Gig will be allocated its individual registration number and disk.

Images of the boat under construction can be seen at the FMS web site.

Provisionally, depending on when the Marine School workshops will open again, it is hoped the Gig can be completed for 1st October 2020 which also celebrates the 100th Year anniversary of the Falmouth Marine School.

Once complete the Gig will be sold to a new Service Veterans Rowing Club being formed in Cornwall. The original plans for the June 2020 launch in Falmouth was to include a reunion of the original apprentices who built Energy, a row against the Energy followed by a traditional ‘shout’ at the Chain Locker pub. Once we can put some realistic dates in place, we will keep everybody posted, I’m sure we will do the event justice!

COVID UPDATE
The CPGA statement of 16th March remains in place.
Whilst we understand all want to get back in the boat, currently it is still not the time to do so. Within the gig you are unable to social distance (please remember a gig is a 6 oared, coxed boat), health and hygiene along with many other issues to consider.
We are monitoring the situation and guidance that is being issued.

RETURN OF GIGS FROM IOS 2020
Last week saw the start of the return of the gigs that have been in lockdown on the Isles of Scilly 2020. Some of those gigs left the mainland on Monday 24th February, so its been a while.
With the slight lifting of lockdown restrictions and the ability of the IOSSC to transport the gigs back to the mainland and collection of the gigs from Penzance being possible.
Twelve gigs have spent their time on the islands. Justin, who tows the gigs around on the islands and stores prior to and after championships has been keeping a close eye on these gigs and they were moved to avoid direct sunlight for prolonged periods, not ideal for a wooden boat.
So, over the next couple of weeks when you see a gig on the road, be assured that they are being collected from their extended stay on the islands due to the lockdown, not to be place in the water at this time.

CLUB MATTERS WEBSITE – USEFUL RESOURCES
During this time, we are all having to adapt to a new ‘normal’.
Take a look at the resources that you can find on the Club Matters website, these might be useful to your club. Below are only a couple of examples:

Some clubs have mentioned AGMs being caught in the lockdown. Take a look at this resource.
Emergency financial planning, we are all aware that this is having an effect on income for clubs, but what is the true cost.

GRANTS – COV
Check out the list of grant funders. There is quite a list here, so please do have a read through and see what ones are specific to your particular club/situation/area.

Also continue to monitor your local ‘Active Partnership’ as they have signposting for local info as well as national. All information regarding grant funding can be found on the Covid-19 webpage.

Please note that the Sport England Emergency fund is currently on a temporary pause to new applications.

THANK YOU ALL
It is great to see, as normal, the CPGA community being supportive to all. Clubs are helping with volunteering in local communities, keeping in touch with club members and supporting each other currently. One even running a gin club!
Great to hear all the positive challenges that are going on within clubs, be it cycling, walking, rowing (machines), general quizzes etc.
Thank you also to all those CPGA members who are key workers, too many jobs to name, but all vitally important currently.

RECYCLING INJECT AND TONER CARTRIDGES
Thanks to all those who are continuing to recycle to the benefit of the environment and the CPGA, with potentially more people working from home, there may be more items ready for recycling.

Anyone who hasn’t yet, here is a great opportunity to recycle an item that most homes, offices etc have.
Please read the following and where possible, spread the word about recycling for the CPGA.

AMAZON SMILE
With lots of shopping being done online now, please share with your membership the link below.
If you purchase anything from Amazon, please do so via the link and the CPGA do get a donation.
Get shopping Amazon Smile.

ROWING REGISTER – DEADLINE PASSED
We are now into May 2020 and your first rowing register should have been completed and filed with the secretary@cpga.co.uk by the 30th March. There is a new template that can be downloaded, completed and returned. Follow the link and download the doc – Insert-Club Name – CPGA Rowing Reg March 2020

No Register Submitted Submitted but requires amendment
Calstock St Ives
Culdrose
LA
Torpoint Rowers

DATES FOR THE DIARY Title Date / Deadline Venue / Action 1st Quarter Rowing Register 30th March 2020 Via email to secretary
AGM 2021 17th January 2021 TBC