PICTURES: Sunday fun at Whitby Regatta

Crowds packed every vantage point in the harbour to cheer on the teams as the rowing races formed the star attraction during a bumper Sunday at Whitby Regatta.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Aug 2017, 19:30 BST

Updated 11th Sep 2017, 12:26 BST

Whitby Regatta 2017. Picture: Sam Jones.

The day began on the West Cliff, as Miss Regatta, Paris Mai Whisson, sounded the klaxon to mark the start of the start of the Regatta Fun Run.

Other highlights of the morning included a classic car rally, motorcycle gymkhana on the beach and a bike trials display.

Despite choppy seas, the water calmed enough to allow the rowing races to go ahead, with age-old rivalries hotting up as the crews powered their way into the harbour to cheers from the crowds.

Bike stunts at Whitby Regatta 2017. Picture: Sam Jones.

Watch footage from one of the rowing races on the Whitby Gazette Facebook page.

Tomorrow (Monday) will see the Fancy Dress Parade and the Grand Fireworks Display, among other highlights.

Send your pictures and stories from the weekend to: [email protected].

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