A glimpse into Bermuda’s history will be on offer as more than 100 rowers compete in the fourth International Pilot Gig Regatta this week.

The competition is hosted by the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club. Rowers will take to the water in traditional rowing boats to race on October 20, 23 and 26, with all racing events free for spectators

The event, sponspored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Axis, Chubb, Paragon Brokers, Sticks and Stones, Bermuda Sports Lab and Butterfield & Vallis, with added support from Belco, kicks off on Sunday, when racing takes place between 9am and 4.30pm at Sandys Boat Club.

The Mangrove Bay Challenge will involves six male crews and ten female crews battling it out on the water off Kings’ Point.

On Wednesday, co-ed racing takes place between 1pm and 5pm at Spanish Point Boat Club, with crews of local and visiting rowers matched up for some friendly racing.

The final action takes place on Saturday, with races between 9am and 4.30pm at East End Mini Yacht Club in St George’s.

In the finale, the all-male and all-female crews return to race, intending to leave the competition in their wake in St George’s Harbour.

The BPGC has nine pilot gig boats on the island, 150 members and regular rowing taking place at East, Central, and West locations since the club formed almost ten years ago.

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