The Cornish Pilot Gig racing season moved to Dorset over the weekend for the final round of the Senior Summer Series.

On August 31, Weymouth Rowing Club played host as hundreds of gig rowers eagerly took part.

The new competition, launched for the first time this year, travelled from Marazion and Pentewan in Cornwall, and Paignton in Devon for its final showdown in Weymouth.

The Senior Summer Series had amassed popularity with participating clubs including Falmouth, Caradon, and many others such as Langstone, Padstow, and Rame.

(Image: David George)

Nothe Fort in Weymouth provided a spectacular viewpoint as races commenced just after 10am.

Gig rowing, revitalised in the 80s, now sees 8,000 participants across 90 UK clubs.

The sporting activity involves 32 foot long traditionally crafted wooden boats, rowed meticulously by a crew of six and a coxswain.

Dylan Jane from the Cornish Pilot Gig Association (CPGA) said: "The summer series finally makes its way to Dorset and Weymouth for the culmination of what has been a great series of racing.

"It is testament to the crews that have committed to going to all four events that they see themself rise to the top."

Nick George, also from the CPGA, spoke about the success of the series.

He said: "The Senior Summer Series, has given us some great days of racing and the venues have been perfect to trial new formats.

"We’ll conclude the series in Weymouth with the introduction of some tricky turns, which will challenge crews and coxswains in new ways."

To add to the excitement, the races were streamed live on the Gigrower Facebook page, weather permitting.