Whipping the Leat at Tiverton 13 September 1919 Traditionally "Withy-boys" who whip the stream with withy-wands, were selected from local Senior Schools, and now six "Withy-boys/girls" will be drawn from the Blundell's School and Tiverton High School. It is not unknown for one or two of the boys to receive a ducking before the long trail is completed.