Highlights from World Gig Championships 2016
Thousands of rowers took park in the biggest World Pilot Gig Championships in the competition's 27 year history. Relive all the action from the competition.
Penultimate day of Championship action
28 miles off the UK mainland in the wide open sea, rowers were locked in battle.
The Gig Championships on the Isle of Scilly are in their second day. 3,000 rowers straining every muscle to try to beat their rivals.
Regular visitors are the Dutch. They've got 7 teams here, and have brought 4 of their own gigs.
Recap all the action from the penultimate day here:
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Gig built by wounded veterans arrives on the Isles
It's been a long journey, but on 29 April a gig built by wounded veterans finally arrived in the Isles of Scilly.
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Victory for local teams at World Gig Championships
Thousands of rowers have been heading home from the biggest World Pilot Gig Championships in the competition's 27 year history.
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Epic efforts as gig rowers fight to be World Champions
More than 150 boats are taking part in the World Pilot Gig Championships - the biggest in its 27 year history.