Rumours that less clubs will attend the World Pilot Gig Championships next year, due to the Steamship Company’s increased charges, have been proven wrong.
When we contacted the Steamship Company, they said that the only increase in charge is ?250 for clubs who use the Scillonian or Gry Maritha to ship their gig or gigs over but only when they do not use the Scillonian or Sky Bus to travel to the Islands. This is just ensuring the gig crews support the Steamship during this event, by paying for either the crew or the gig’s transport.
The World Gig Association and the CPGA, Cornish Pilot Gig Association, agreed with the additional costs and were happy with the explaination given.
The standard charge of ?50, mainly for insurance, will still apply to all crews. As in the past, there will be the same special fares for day trip costs for the short break stay.
The Steamship Company then added that they have not had any clubs call to cancel. “In fact, during the past week, we have had 8 clubs making their bookings.”
Thanks to Lisa Soper, Iain Thompson and Jeff Marston of the Steamship Company.