Le Treport is seaport with a long history of fishing and more latterly tourism on the "Alabaster coast" of France. The town hosts a biannual event in July August each year to pay tribute to the sailors who have lost their lives at sea.
The fishing fleet turned out dressed overall and decorated for the parade together with a navy vessel, the lifeboat and a few other large local craft out in the bay.
On return the fishing boats took up a water fight, drenching each other with their power hoses at close quarters in what what is clearly a regular and popular part of the festivity.
It wasn't long before the boats came close alongside the harbour wall to wash down the assembled festival goers. There was in all probability alcohol involved
It's clearly a major local event, the town was packed with visitors and locals on what was a perfect summer's day.
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