Thousands of people have visited the Bridlington Sailing Coble Festival, which saw over a dozen of the traditional fishing boats sail around the Bay of Bridlington.
On dry land the festival depicted the history of the cobles through the years, along with the huge part they played in the local fishing industry in Bridlington and Flamborough and all along the coast.
Several stalls on the harbour (within the boat repairs facility building) saw brisk business.
They included the history of the Gansey, with local residents Fred and Carol Walkington helping to keep the heritage of the intricately knitted fishing jumpers alive.
The Bridlington Model Boat Society had lots of painstakingly built model boats on display… all which had or have sailed from Bridlington Harbour.
Outside the spectacle of the junior team from the Flamborough Sword Dancers drew large and appreciative crowds and again helped to keep the fishing heritage alive.
The Flamborough Sword Dance is unique to the area and has been taught in the village school since the early 1900s.
Both the current junior and senior teams have members who were taught in the primary school.
It is claimed to be the oldest traditional festive activity in the area with records dating back to the 1800’s which mention the captivating and unique event.
Sea shanties, tales, songs and poems from the sea also provided unique entertainment.
The Coble Festival is also taking place on Sunday 30th July ( on land and at sea – weather depending) from 9.30am onwards.
