Another afternoon of fun

Falmouth & Penryn Lions Club held their annual Tide Race at Gyllyngvase Beach on Sunday 28th August.

Almost 30 teams took part. Each team had up to 8 members, but team sizes ranged from 2 to 8, and contestants ages ranged from 3 to considerably more than that! The well prepared came with spades, shovels and (big) buckets. Digging commenced at 2pm and continued until the incoming tide overwhelmed the castles. This year's tide favoured the Pendennis end of the beach where the Gylly Sand Shifters (composed mainly of Gylly Surf Life Saving members) were the last men, women and children standing. The team donated their prize (generously given and beautifully presented by the Gyllyngvase Beach Cafe) to Shelterbox. What heroes!

Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving Club, worthy winners of the 2011 Falmouth Tide Race. Thanks to the Beach Cafe for the prizes.