Bermuda Pilot Gig Club

"Our pilot gigs are 32 foot long, six-oared rowing boats, historically wooden but are now constructed of fiberglass for easy maintenance. They are sea-going and are almost exactly the same design as the pilot gigs used in Bermuda for hundreds of years. The boats are used every morning and evening during the week and weekend. Our active members range from age 14 to 70+, in which all ages engage in social and/or competitive rowing.

Pilot Gigs are an important part of Bermuda’s multi-racial maritime history. In addition to our sporting events the gigs are used for reenactments and local tourist experiences, thereby contributing to Bermuda’s cultural tourism appeal. The Bermuda Tourism Authority fully and financially supports our project."

https://bermudapilotgigclub.com/about-us/history/