One of the rowing races at Whitby Regatta.

placeholder image — One of the rowing races at Whitby Regatta.

Whitby Regatta in Retro: see who you can spot on these pictures from 2013

By Duncan Atkins

Published 28th Jul 2021, 17:28 BST

Updated 28th Jul 2021, 17:30 BST

This week, our retro pictures take on a regatta theme as we look back at pictures from the 2013 event.

This summer's regatta takes place over August 21 to 23.

Crowds enjoying the greasy pole competition.

5. Whitby Regatta Retro

Crowds enjoying the greasy pole competition. Photo: Ceri Oakes

The chaos of the raft race.

6. Whitby Regatta Retro

The chaos of the raft race. Photo: Ceri Oakes

Team-mates make a dash for their raft.

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Team-mates make a dash for their raft. Photo: Ceri Oakes

Teams battle it out in the rowing races.

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Teams battle it out in the rowing races. Photo: Ceri Oakes

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