IBIS is the first and early arrival for this weekend's bi-annual Looe Lugger Regatta.
During their exercise Looe's B Class Atlantic 75 "The Alan & Margaret" passes the lugger.
It is also training night for Looe Rowing Club with their pilot Gig Ryder.
IBIS was built by in 1930 by Percy Mitchell in Portmellon. She was one of the largest luggers worked by Eddie, Archie and Dick Lakeman out of Mevagissey.
42’ in length, 13’ beam, and 6’ draft.
IBIS does not have an engine so the large sculls are used to manoeuvre the lugger onto a suitable mooring bouy.
IBIS holds the record for the Largest catch of Pilchard ever landed by a Cornish Drift Netter (2346 Stone).
and The Largest catch of Turbot, long-line caught, from the Ray Pitts (English Channel) in July 1952 (896 Stone).
The modern fishing trawler Atlantis returns to port passing this traditional working boat.
There is more information on the Lugger IBIS's own website.
The fishing trawler FY 830 Atlantis returns to port.
Looe Rowing Club's training gig ScathGwyn.
FY 242 is a smaller boat used for rod fishing.
Looe bay is busy tonight.
All images © Ian Foster / fozimage
