Category: Brixham

The Grey Mullet of Brixham Harbour

25/6/2014

On a sunny summers day in Brixham, you are likely to see large fish swimming near the surface of the harbour. These are Grey Mullet. These fish enjoy warm brackish water and love to sunbathe. These fish can grow very large (you will see large ones in the harbour!) and can weigh up to 3kilos. In Latin, Mullet are known as the "Mugilidae" species.

Text and photos by Laura J

Brixham Trawler Race 2014

24/6/2014

Beautiful weather graced the Trawler Race this year. An annual event in the town, local, and sometimes crews from Belgium or the Netherlands, compete in a friendly race between the trawlers, following which parties and celebrations are held onshore. Funds raised go to local charities.
Some years, it is cold, I have spent more than one event freezing on the end of the breakwater, in the rain - but this year, almost tropical weather attended the event. It did seem that from the breakwater, there were fewer people viewing than last year, but I hear that it was immensely busy at the dock when the trawlers came back in!

Text and photos by Laura.

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