Pilot Gig Oars
Traditional craft in the 21st century
The Cornish Pilot Gig started life back in
1838, emerging from a small boatyard yard in fishing village
of St. Mawes, Cornwall. Today there are in excess of 125
gigs run by over 50 clubs in and around the South West providing not only an
exciting and competitive sport, but an important link with the past.
Over recent years Collars have been
commissioned to supplied a number of gig crews, and with many similarities with
the macon oar used in 1970's and 80's, our skill and patterns have once again
been put to good use. With hollow Sitka Spruce looms and ash backs for
stiffness and strength each oar is hand crafted to ensure any particular brief
is adhered to. With patterns to suit
men crews, as well as junior and girl crews we will be pleased to discuss any requirement you may have, and with 70
years of oar
making under our belt it's very likely we may have seen it before.
Ash tips, varnishing and numbering comes as standard, and should you require illuminated blades and leather, this can all be done in house if required.
