For one extraordinary weekend, the waters around the Isles of Scilly become one of the most exciting boat racecourses in the world.
Settle into Karma St. Martin’s with panoramic views across Tean Sound, sunset drinks in the garden and a dinner celebrating fresh Scilly seafood before heading to St. Mary’s the following morning for the World Pilot Gig Championships.
Watch well over a hundred traditional Cornish pilot gigs take to the water as crews from the UK and beyond battle through the open races and fast-moving Nut Rock heats. Between races, soak up the atmosphere around St. Mary’s harbour, where crews, supporters and spectators spill into the cafés, stalls and waterfront.
Return the next day as the competition reaches its climax with the women’s and men’s finals, followed by prize-giving and celebrations alongside the crews, before heading back to Karma St. Martin’s for one final island evening.
A remarkable weekend of racing, island atmosphere and Scilly hospitality, with Karma St. Martin’s as your base throughout.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
- Afternoon: Check in at Karma St. Martin’s, settle into your room and take in the panoramic views over Tean Sound.
- 4:30 PM: Welcome drinks in the garden as the sun sets over the islands.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at Cloudesley Shovell, celebrating the islands’ local cuisine with fresh Scilly seafood, local produce and wine.
DAY 2
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 9:00 AM: Transfer to St. Mary’s.
- 10:00 AM: Women’s and men’s open races. Watch the open fleet, with well over a hundred gigs racing the St. Agnes course to determine the seedings for the heats.
- Afternoon: Follow the Nut Rock knockout heats from Nut Rock back to St. Mary’s, as crews are promoted and relegated after each race.
- Late afternoon: Enjoy some island time on St. Mary’s. Explore the harbourfront, browse local stalls and cafés, or enjoy a drink trackside among the crews and crowds.
- Evening: Dinner at Karma St. Martin’s.
DAY 3
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 9:00 AM: Transfer to St. Mary’s.
- 10:00 AM: Finals day. Watch the women’s and men’s finals on the Nut Rock course as the weekend’s racing reaches its climax.
- Afternoon: Join the crews and crowds on St. Mary’s for the prize-giving and closing celebrations.
- Afternoon/Evening: Return to Karma St. Martin’s to unwind and enjoy a final evening dinner.
DAY 4
- Morning: Breakfast at your leisure.
- Check out and depart.
Terms & Conditions
- All bookings are non-transferable and may not be sold, assigned or transferred to another individual or member once confirmed.
- The attendee names provided at time of booking must be the exact attendees at the event, unless explicit approval is granted by Karma Concierge.
- All membership fees must be current at both the time of booking and the date of the event in order to attend. Refund of any monies / points used will be given subject to a minimum of 30 days notice being given.
- Members must arrive with the correct number of people and exact names confirmed in their booking. Failure to do so, or additional guests arriving with the member, will result in refusal to attend event, with no refunds granted
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