Sargasso Sirens Win Women's Final at Bermuda Regatta
River Teign crews claimed top honours at the fifth Bermuda International Gig Regatta, hosted by Bermuda Pilot Gig Club.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Surfing
Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted the fifth Bermuda International Gig Regatta, which concluded with the Chubb Central Challenge at Spanish Point Boat Club on October 31, 2026. The event drew 31 crews and 210 participants from Bermuda, the UK, Ireland and the US.
Why it matters
The regatta brought more than 150 visitors to Bermuda and showcased international participation in the sport of gig rowing. Gale-force winds forced cancellation of the first day of racing, shaping the schedule for the rest of the event.
Race results list River Teign's Sargasso Sirens and Oar-rite as Women's and Men's Final winners, with 23 visiting crews racing alongside 8 Bermuda crews. Additional results across plate and bracket finals were reported, but the source does not detail margins of victory.
The players
Bermuda Pilot Gig Club
Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is the Bermuda-based rowing club that hosted the fifth Bermuda International Gig Regatta.
Spanish Point Boat Club
Spanish Point Boat Club is the Bermuda venue where the Chubb Central Challenge concluded the regatta.
The details
Racing opened Wednesday with the Somers Medical Mixer at Sandys Boat Club before gale-force winds forced the cancellation of the first day of racing. Crews later competed in finals, with Mná na Mara winning the Women's Plate Final and St Michael's taking the Men's Plate Final.
Timeline
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: racing opened with the Somers Medical Mixer at Sandys Boat Club.
Saturday, October 31, 2026: the Chubb Central Challenge and finals concluded the regatta at Spanish Point Boat Club.
Season Trajectory
The fifth Bermuda International Gig Regatta extends a recurring international event that has brought crews from the UK, Ireland and the US to Bermuda. Organisers hope to welcome the visiting crews back in two years' time, if not before.
Crews and fans planning travel to future Bermuda gig events can note that the regatta drew more than 150 visitors this year. Organisers hope to host the visiting crews again in two years' time.
The takeaway
International crews travelling to Bermuda for the gig regatta reflect a growing cross-border interest in the sport. Readers following water sports can watch for the next edition as organisers plan a return visit.
Further reading
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