Sunday 4th March – What a Load of Scallops!

In its 3 year life-span thus far, we at the Ship believe it would not be imodest to suggest that The What a Load of Scallops Race is now one of the central strategic pillars of the Rye Scallop Festival. And yet again this year, the competition will be intense. After last year’s humiliating drubbing by some intruders from Brighton it’s absolutely imperative that Rye does not suffer another loss and would-be local hero Thomas Jebb, will be looking to once again restore glory to Rye by winning the prestigious ‘What a Load of Scallops’ plaque.

For anyone who wants to enter – you‘ll need a team of between 2-4 of you and the general aim is to get a wheelbarrow full of scallop shells from the fisheries to the pub in the quickest time possible.

Entry is £10 per team. Race begins at 10am sharp. To get involved email theo@theshipinnrye.co.uk