23K views · 276 reactions | There was a record turnout at the World Pilot Gig championships this year. Two Cornish crews triumphed at the event, but it's not all about competitive racing.... | ITV News West Country | Facebook

It started as a race to win lucrative fees helping ships into harbour, and now it's a highly competitive global sport. And now pilot gig racing is taking to the waters of Sussex. 🚣🚣♀️⛵️⚓️ | BBC Kent

31K views · 126 reactions | The 30th World Pilot Gig Championships are now over on the Isles of Scilly. This year’s competition is likely to have been the biggest ever with 169 gigs competing, next year they’re limiting the number of boats to around 132. Two Cornish crews have been crowned the world champions, Falmouth Gig Club for the ladies and Looe Rowing Club for the men’s race. | ITV News West Country | Facebook

After three days of racing, the world Pilot Gig Championships has finished with big wins for the Cornish women’s team of Helford and the men's team of Looe. With 450 crews from the south west, the UK and abroad competing, the Isles of Scilly has played host to thousands of visitors. There was a healthy mix of sunshine, friendly rivalry and a lot of celebrations this Sunday- take a look!☀️ | ITV News West Country

9K views · 134 reactions | Day two at the World Pilot Gig Championships! David Dixon is live on St Mary’s to give you a run down on the racing  | BBC Cornwall | Facebook