The beach is full with locals and visitors enjoying the summer sunshine.
It has taken longer than anticipated to bring the gigs down river.
Oars are propped up on the Banjo Pier.
Crews prepare for the first of the men's races.
Rowing out from the beach to the start line off the Banjo Pier.
This is the view over East looe beach, from Rock Towers at Hannafore.
Gigs line up for another race.
This time a ladies race.
The course is a triangular circuit, rowing out to a mark by Looe Island.
Turning to row towards a second mark off Seaton beach.
Turning again for the last leg to the finish line off the Banjo Pier.
Excited Gulls scavenge the off cuts from the days fishing.
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