Carnival 2013 Pirates Curtis and sister waiting to go aboard for the Lifeboat Demonstration.

Carnival 2013: Pirate ship watching Lifeboat demonstration

Carnival 2013: Watching Lifeboat Demonstration, from ‘Ramblin’ Rose’ : photo Thomas Cowley

After the Prize Giving there was a special treat for all who had booked a place on pirate ships, ‘Yarmouth Rose and Ramblin’ Rose’, courtesy of Pirate Peter Lemonius – the Lifeboat Demonstration off the Pier.

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier : photo Thomas Cowley

Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier: photio Thomas Cowley

Coxswain Howard Lester and his crew put on a fine display of rescue techniques, some involving the Coastguard Helicopter.

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration of rescuing from the water off Yarmouth Pier . photo Thomas Cowley

Those on the ‘Roses’ and those watching from the Pier enjoyed a great show, and some late evening sun.

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier using ‘Y Boat’ : photo Thomas Cowley

Carnival 2013 : End of Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier: photo Thomas Cowley