Jubilee classics

A total of 30 classic yacht of various designs, including 10 ga -rigged and six junk riggers, gathered to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Brixham Royal Torbay Heritage Sailing Regatta in June, writes Penny Jolley.

The inaugural regatta took place more than 100 years ago under the auspices of Queen Elizabeth’s grandfather, King George V, whose Perpetual Challenge Cup is awarded annually to the fastest Brixham Trawler.

The event was blessed with great weather, and visitors enjoyed sea shanties, a fish pie supper at Brixham YC, a parade of sail, and friendly competition. The King George V Cup won by Vigilance and the Brixham Heritage Festival & Carter Cup awarded to Pilgrim. Class winners were Cynthia, Lexia, Minx, Capraia, Falanda, owned by Katie McCabe – 15-year-old round-Britain sailor.

The regatta take place next year on 27-28 May.