To assess sailing conditions two of the French luggers, La Cancalaise and Le Grande Lejon ventured out into Looe Bay.
The sun, very occasionally, breaks out from behind the clouds, highlighting the sea swell.
The 60 foot La Cancalaise is owned by the Assosiation Bisquine Cancalaise, her home port is Cancale.
Le Grande Lejon from St Brieuc in Brittany is a 48 footer sporting a Breton Standing Lug rig.
A few minutes earlier the two Luggers passed the Banjp Pier as they went out into Looe bay.
La Cancalaise raises her sail to assess the conditions.
Conditions are not favourable so the race committee have to make the decision to cancel today's racing.
The two luggers return to the gentler conditions in Looe harbour.
With the racing cancelled all the visiting luggers remain moored alongside West Looe Quay.
The Grayhound's anchor.
Le Grand Lejon prepares to berth at Middleton's corner.
As the rain begins to fall, Embruns prepares to leave for her home port.
Looe beach is in pristine condition this morning.
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