A Phenomenal Two Day Pasty Run

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Three of the fourteen participating RIBs – all photos by Aaron Squirrell and Tornado Tom

Fourteen RIBs and Two Jet Skis at the Pasty Run

The 14th Annual Pasty Run and Hunt took place during the weekend of 23rd and 24th May 2026 across Devon and Cornwall waters.

The event has grown significantly over recent years and is now probably the South Coast’s largest RIB gathering, outside Easdale in Scotland.

The event originally began after the Nacho Run, organised through Ribnet, where Hampshire crews enjoyed nachos while Cornish crews preferred pasties instead.

Over the years, RIBs of every size and style gathered together, cruising Cornish waters while searching enthusiastically for the famous elusive pasty.

For the first time, the 2026 event included an overnight stop, travelling east into Devon instead of remaining within Cornwall throughout entirely.

Fourteen RIBs and two jet skis travelled from Plymouth Breakwater Fort to Torquay, stopping overnight through Salcombe and Dartmouth during the social cruise.

The RIBs

The cruise was led by a Highfield Patrol 600, while an impressive Highfield Sport 700 followed behind, bringing up the rear.

Between the Highfields were RIBs of many shapes and sizes, including a 4m Tornado, Atlantic 21, and solid 7.4m Delta prominently.

Other boats included a Ribcraft, Ribtec, several Brigs, an Osprey, a Valiant, Avon Super Sport, and an X-Pro among the fleet.

Two Sea-Doos joined the adventure, although a third jet ski, a Yamaha, unfortunately failed to reach the starting location before departure.

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SEART Marine Safety & Rescue for Water Sports Events

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The SEART – Sea Eagles Rescue Team demonstrating a safe and compliant water evacuation during a training session.

SEART: Professional Safety for Diverse Waterways

As many of you know I have a deep respect for rescue teams. I’ve seen some in action and it was quite impressive.

A good opportunity to present the Belgian rescue team.

The Sea Eagles Rescue Team (website) provides essential safety support during water sports events on lakes, rivers, and coastal areas.

The team secures professional waterski races, sailing competitions, and corporate teambuilding activities with a strong focus on safety.

Its experienced crew ensures a professional and secure environment during every supported aquatic event.

SEART specializes in expert assistance and compliant water evacuations across diverse water sports activities.

Operational Key Features

  • Configured for safe and compliant evacuations from the water.
  • High maneuverability for both large lakes and inland navigable waterways.
  • Equipped with a professional towing arch for event support and salvage.

The organization operates a high-performance fleet designed for demanding conditions on navigable waterways.

By prioritizing safety and reliability, SEART remains a trusted partner for organizers and water sports enthusiasts.


You can follow their versatile operations through this Facebook page.

Interested in videos of rescue teams? Look no further.


Specs

  • Valiant 620 Professional series
  • Outboards: Mercury Verado 150hp (single installation)

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