Traditional gig racing in the historic fishing village of Clovelly, Devon

Posted 01 August, 2016
Photo by Guy Harrop. Gig rowers decend on the historical fishing village of Clovelly at the weekend taking part in the 13th gig racing regatta, Devon. The scenic herring fishing village provided a dramatic backdrop as the traditional wooden gigs battled it out in the annual event. image copyright guy harrop info@guyharrop.com 07866 464282

Photo by Guy Harrop. Gig rowers decend on the historical fishing village of Clovelly at the weekend taking part in the 13th gig racing regatta, Devon. The scenic herring fishing village provided a dramatic backdrop as the traditional wooden gigs battled it out in the annual event.

Photo by Guy Harrop. Gig rowers decend on the historical fishing village of Clovelly at the weekend taking part in the 13th gig racing regatta, Devon. The scenic herring fishing village provided a dramatic backdrop as the traditional wooden gigs battled it out in the annual event. image copyright guy harrop info@guyharrop.com 07866 464282

Photo by Guy Harrop. Gig rowers decend on the historical fishing village of Clovelly at the weekend taking part in the 13th gig racing regatta, Devon. The scenic herring fishing village provided a dramatic backdrop as the rowers readied the traditional wooden gigs for the annual races. image copyright guy harrop info@guyharrop.com 07866 464282

The scenic herring fishing village provided a dramatic backdrop as the rowers readied the traditional wooden gigs for the annual races.