But, as these pictures by Frank Reid, Lee Bullivant and Bernadette Malcolmson show, Saturday’s entertainment still packed a punch – in more ways than one.

1. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races
Just some of the images from day three of the Tall Ships Races in Hartlepool. Photo: National World

2. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races
The rain falls on Friday evening at the Tall Ships Races. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson

3. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023
The Wailers headline Saturday evening at the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson

4. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races
Small ships being rowed around the Marina around the Tall Ships Races on Saturday. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson