Wayne
Davey Aged about 9, Wayne first played rugby at Trewirgie School, an
educational establishment that has historically produced many fine players over
the years. From there he went to Richard Lander School, where he continued
to progress in the game and he also played for Redruth Juniors and then the Colts.
As for Wayne's first serious senior rugby, that was with Swansea, before a venture
into rugby league materialised, with the London Broncos. On leaving the
Broncos, Wayne made his debut for us in 1999/2000 season, and regularly wore our
colours for a couple of years after that. In April, 2003, he also responded to
an urgent call to arms, playing in our last game of the season at Launceston,
the day we were crowned Champions of National Two. In recent seasons, Wayne
has happily played for and captained the Pirates 'Amateurs', and worked for the
South Western Ambulance service as a paramedic. He lives in Newlyn, enjoys fishing,
and is also a crew member on the Penlee Lifeboat. Fit and active, he was
also a crew member aboard the 'Scilly Boys', that last summer attempted to row
across the Atlantic from New York to the Bishop Rock. 
The
aim of Wayne and his compatriots was to beat the record for a four-person crew
of 55 days and 13 hours, but their brave effort was thwarted when their 29' vessel
capsized in high winds and poor visibility, 650 miles from the coast of America
and just 13 days after setting off from New York. A TV documentary, 'The
Deadly Storm', recently provided a fascinating re-enactment on BBC2, which left
us mere mortals dumbfounded as to the perilous danger endured before their rescue.
Links 'Scilly
Boys' Challenge Rowers
Rescued The Deadly Storm | 
