The Vigila crew have won The Headland Cup, during Newquay Rowing Club's longest women's race.
The race, traditionally organised for the top female gig rowers, saw four skilled female crews battling it out, with The Headland Hotel is providing the award.
Crews launched from Fistral Beach's southern end, with the course traversing the back of Fistral, circling The Headland, Towan Head, and The Cribar, followed by a passage towards Dane Rock and the Huer's Hut with the journey ending at Newquay Harbour.
Other contenders included the Dall Lewyer crew, the Spy crew, and the Hope crew.
The Vigila team, whose members are Megan Sutherland, Jo Murphy, Keira Ridel, Evey Evison, Ellie Truscott, Chloe Taylor and cox Toby Row, landed first place.
They were awarded by the Armstrong family, who additionally gave out bonus prizes.
This was followed by a barbecue catered by The Headland Hotel.
The Headland has played an integral role in fostering women's gig racing for more than ten years.
Carolyn Armstrong, part of the Armstrong family who owns the famous Victorian hotel, said: "It's an excellent way to get fit, make friends, and be part of a team.
"The competitive element brings communities together positively.
"There was good training and camaraderie amongst the rowers; experienced ones joined the mixed novices, and we went out in all conditions."
She noticed that while a men's trophy existed, one wasn't offered to the women.
She added: "We had been given a stunning silver cup years ago, the Cocker Spaniel trophy.
"Rather than sitting in a safe, it needed to be on show, and what better place than the Newquay Rowing Club – to be awarded to the winning team in the Ladies Race."
Today, Cornish pilot gig rowing is a source of great pride for the Cornish.
The Armstrong family and The Headland remain unwavering in encouraging women's gig racing, celebrating its far-reaching community impact.
Established in 1921, the Newquay Rowing Club is the oldest club on the gig rowing circuit with over 600 diverse members.
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