One In, One Out...

In May, the pirates will be undertaking a massive charity row from Lands End to Poole stopping off in towns, villages and coves along the way, including Swanage on our regatta day 29 May.  The following day, accompanied by a flotilla of visiting pilot gigs, the crew will complete the final triumphant leg of their journey from Swanage to a welcoming reception on Poole Quay.  Details of the row are on the Pirates website: http://www.piratesofpoole.com/Charity%20Row/Charity%20Row.htm.  As well as helping with the new boat, SSRC has provided the Pirates with training, advice and planning for the long distance row.  The Pirates may also be in need of crew for the occasional leg, so if you have a spare couple of days in May and fancy something different feel free to get in touch – details are on their website.

The gig will be named ‘ARRYPAYE after Harry Paye, one of Poole’s more notorious seafarers and until the charity row it will be based in Poole.  Once the row has been completed the gig will be stationed in Swanage where the Club will have the use of it.  The pirates will also continue to use the boat when required and will have first call on high days and holidays, such as the Red Lion Row.