The 2001 British Open Crabbing Championship
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THE BRITISH OPEN
CRABBING
CHAMPIONSHIP
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WALBERSWICK

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The 21st Championship held on 12th August 2001.

The rain, which had fallen all day, stopped just in time for the start of the 21st World Open Crabbing Championship at Walberswick. Over 500 entrants took their places by the river.

Winners
Gold - James Buncombe(left)
Silver - Rebecca Woolnough (right)
Bronze - Briony Harris

The winning crab weighed in at just 4 ounces. (The record, set in 1981, stands at 7.25 ounces so this year's winner was a shade disappointing)


A selection of pictures from the 21st Championship

The weather was not kind but everyone was well equipped


The only yellow thing to be glimpsed in the sky was Search & Rescue Helicopter on an exercise!

This young lady was determined to get stuck in (almost oper her wellies!)

This crab was caught by a family from Worlingham but did not make it to the final weigh in.

Still no sunshine but this young crabber was taking it very seriously

All eyes are on the scales as Brian Tibbles weighs an entry

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