Saturday sees the official start of Whitby Regatta, which runs until Monday.
The 180th edition features a host of stalls and free entertainment centered around the town's West Cliff.
Here's committee member Jon Stokoe:
Saturday activities include:
Rowing Races
Regatta Tombola
Panther The Dalek
Sandsend to Whitby Swim
Solar Viewing & Star Party
Regatta Sail Past & Lifeboat Launch
Robinson Cup Sailing
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Rally
The Amazing Captain Kipper
Whitby Falconers
Facepainting
Trampolines
Pick A Pen
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
Jon is looking forward to other aspects of the event and feels it's truly unique:


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