Lifeboat Weekend (in aid of the RNLI)
Saturday 4th August 2012 - Sunday 5th August 2012
Held in aid of the RNLI, it is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat, Spirit of Clovelly. The Lifeboat House will be open both days to the public.
On Saturday there'll be a sponsored swim from Bucks Mill to Clovelly. On Sunday enjoy a cross dressing-up race, a tug-of-war and the ever popular slave auction in which young men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for the day, With many local stalls, a cobble race, an auction of pledges, a lifeboat display and a helicopter flypast.
This year 'Matthew' of Bristol, a replica of a C15th trading ship, plans to come arriving Friday evening, departing Saturday evening. Visitors can take a boat trip and explore aboard.
Dates and content may be subject to change, so please visit the website for latest details.
