Thousands of people have packed Blyth for the first day of the Tall Ships Regatta.
A magnificent fleet of ships is in port for the fantastic four-day festival.
Tall Ships ahoy!
Here's a snapshot of some of the sights.
The Tall Ships Regatta in pictures
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