On Good Friday, the Bude Pilot Gig Club took first place in the Mixed section of the Mylor to Truro Pursuit River along the River Fal. Having entered the Veterans Mixed section the team were thrilled to win the Overall Mixed category in 59 minutes and 9 seconds. The race organised by Penryn Rowing Club had over 14 gigs and a range of other craft from kayaks to flash boats taking part. Weather for the River Race could not have been better with a light west/northwest breeze and patchy cloud. The crew comprised of Sue Handford, Ann Furse, Tony Denford, Adrian Furse, Jaqi Heard and Graham Smale, with Joshua Stevens as coxswain.