PICTURES: Prince Philip Visits Newquay Harbour

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Prince Philip dropped into Newquay harbour today to meet Members of the Cornwall Rowers Association for the Blind - and couldn't help cracking a few jokes.

Members of the Cornwall Rowers Association for the Blind were brought to laughter after the Prince asked how they managed to find their way around.

Mr Jones explained to Prince Phillip that they have a sighted cox.  "I told him that the only time we've ever run into someone else was the French in the Scillies," he said, to which Prince Philip replied: "Good for you."

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The Duke of Edinburgh was in Newquay and Padstow on Friday visiting with a rowing club and meeting some rather large lobster's.

The Duke began his day by visiting Newquay, where he met with Cornwall's only blind gig rowing club at the Newqauy harbor.

As part of his visit, Prince Philip viewed four of Newquay Rowing Club's gigs – Newquay, Dove, Treffry and Dall Lewyer.

Formed in 1921 with three gigs dating back to the 1800s that are still in use today, the club has members of all abilities and ages. In 2005 the club received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

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