23rd August 2015 - Redwing nationals in Looe - Day 1.

A beach launch from East Looe beach for the 20+ Redwings competing in this week's 2015 National championships.

The Redwing is a traditional one-design clinker-built14 ft. (4.27m) racing dinghy sailed by a crew of two.

Designed by Uffa Fox the Redwing class is small.

Some of the Redwings launch in the river.

All images © Ian Foster / fozimage