Torquay Regatta (1953)

Torquay Regatta, Torquay, Devon. GV. Torquay Harbour and town (title super over). LV. Yachts lining quayside. SV. Yacht masts, pan down to crowd. CU. Yachtsman attending to sails. GV. Yachts putting to sea. CU. Pan, yacht passing on way to start. GV. Yachts lined for start of Sir William Burton Cup. SCU. Starting cannon being fired. LV. Yachts racing towards first marker buoy. SV. Pan, yachtsman laying over side of boat. SV. Yachts racing around first marker buoy. SV. Yachtsman clambering aboard capsized craft. GV. Pan, race in progress. SV. Pan, racing through choppy water. SV. Yachtsmen laying over side of craft. SV. Boats rounding last marker buoy. SV. Yachts racing towards finish. Race won by Witchcraft owned by Dr Stevenson. GV. Yachts finishing race. (Neg.) (Title Scene “E“) Selected originals exist for this item please see separate paperwork. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, A