Scillonians are used to seeing some pretty strange things in the water but this week many islanders looked on in disbelief as a ?75,000 convertible car drove off the Scillonian and straight into the water.
Jon Goodwin who stays on Tresco brought the Aquada to Scilly. He is the second person, after Richard Branson, to own such a car.
Spectators of Friday’s gig race were treated to the car driving alongside the Firethorn.
It can reach around over 30mph on the sea.