St Ives September Festival - day one.

 The Arts come to St Ives and so much to choose from.......

 it's not all about the brushes......

 there's more of these type of shops appearing......

 opposite more traditional galleries.......

 displaying their wares......

 out in the bay a small lugger takes full advantage of a good breeze in the Bay......

 while in the harbour entrants in one of the many swimming events hit the water.......

 as the sun breaks through the heavy skies.......

 and pick out the latest Art Deco building........

 the ILB is on watch.......

 as is Harbourmaster Mr Basset........

 making sure the swimmers stay safe.......

 round the corner on Porthmeor Beach, surf's up......

 and a handful of bodyboarders take to the waves......

 and get rewarded for their patience......

 while the longboarders......

 can only wait and watch.......

the end of the day means finding a suitable hostelry hosting any number of musicians and and singers.