First coble meet scheduled

The first rally for cobles in living memory has been scheduled to take place this 13-14 August The Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society and the Coble and Keelboat Society (Yorkshire Group) in co-operation with Bridlington Harbour Commissioners, are encouraging coble owners to join a sailing coble festival at Bridlington from 13-14 August. The event is likely to see one of the largest gatherings of sailing cobles in the British Isle in recent times. Four local, restored, cobles will joined by two new cobles built by John Clarkson and Joe Gelsthorpe in 2014. The hope is that further cobles will attend to make an exciting flotilla of sail. One owner from Cornwall has already given his support and intends to bring his vessel. It is hoped a 40ft (12.2m) restored seiner will also make the passage from the Tyne to take part. For details, contact organiser Paul Arro. Tel: +44 (0)1482 878028 or email plandsarro@plandsarro.karoo.co.uk.