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17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound arrives in Looe.

Another beautiful summer's evening in Looe.

From behind Looe island sails appear.

Sailing up from Falmouth the Grayhound arrives in looe bay.

17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Built between 2010 - 2012 in Millbrook, Grayhound is a replica of a 1776 Cornish smuggling lugger.

17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound - © Ian Foster / fozimage

She glides into Looe river between the banjo Pier and White Rock.

17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound - © Ian Foster / fozimage

It is thought the original Grayhound was built in Cawsand close to Millbrook for John Knill, Collector of Customs at St Ives.

17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Bathed in the evening light.

17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound - © Ian Foster / fozimage

17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Buller Quay is her berth for the evening.

17th June 2015 - Looe Lugger Regatta - Grayhound - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Grayhound's owners Marcus Rowden and Freya Hart operate her for charter and sustainable cargo shipping.

You can read more about the Grayhound on her website.

All images © Ian Foster / fozimage