Falmouth Gig Club launched its new gig at the weekend, which was also officially named by Packet shipping correspondent and former pilot, Captain David Barnicoat, who also happens to be the club’s president.

Friends and supporters of the club had been invited down to the Watersports Centre to see Governor take to the water for the first time and witness its blessing by Father John Robertshaw.

The current men’s world champions – the club’s men’s A crew – then took Governor out for an hour’s training session, reporting back that she was fast and a pleasure to row and hopefully will ensure continued success at next year’s World Championships.Once the official proceedings were over, everyone retired to the Watersports Centre to enjoy a pasty and a drink.